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This Day in African History: 11 June

A chronicle of events in African history on this day

By Alistair Boddy-Evans, About.com

1940, 11 June - World War II: North Africa
British planes raid Italian targets in Libya following Italy's declaration of war against Britain and France on the 10th.

1935, 11 June
Liberia gains official recognition by the US.

1960, 11 June
Libyan president Colonel Muammar Kadhaffi admits to providing funds, munitions, and training to the IRA.

1975, 11 June
British author and lecturer Denis Hill is found guilty by a Ugandan tribunal of treason for criticizing Idi Amin.

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