1913, 22 March
In the Moroccan outpost of Oued Zem, French forces are attacked by the Tadlas.
1953, 22 March
2,500 Tribesmen are arrested in Kenya as part of the continuing crackdown by British authorities against the Mau Mau.
This Day in African History: 22 March
A chronicle of events in African history on this day
By Alistair Boddy-Evans, About.com
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