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This Day in African History: 13 January

A chronicle of events in African history on this day

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1903, 13 January
The Moroccan Sultan flees Fez as his imperial troops are defeated by the pretender's army.

1943, 13 January - World War II: North Africa
General Philippe Leclerc's Free French troops merge with the British army under the command of Montgomery.

1961, 13 January
Fighting erupts between UN troops and supporters of Patrice Lumumba in the Congo.

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