1902, 10 May
Portugal is brought close to bankruptcy by the costly revolt in Angola.
1904, 9 May
Death of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, illegitimate son of a Welsh Butcher's daughter. Famous for his 1,500 mile safari into Central Africa in 1871 to find Dr Livingstone.
1946, 10 May
Italy's former colonies in North Africa are to be placed under UN control.
1946, 10 May
The Mouvement démocatique pour la rénovation malgache (MDRM, the Malagasy Renovation Party) is banned by the French authorities.
1950, 10 May
Life magazine is banned in Egypt after publishing an unflattering article about King Farouk.
1953, 10 May
In preparation for the next general election, two anti-Malan parties are formed: the Federal Union Party and the Liberals (led by Alan Paton).
1956, 10 May
The UN reports acceptance of an unconditional ceasefire by Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.
1994, 10 May
South African president Nelson Mandela is sworn in to office.
