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This Day in African History: 5 November

A chronicle of events in African history on this day

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1902, 5 November
The "Mad Mullah" and 17,000 troops are advancing on the British at Bohodle, Somaliland.

1965, 5 November
Rhodesian Prime Minister, Ian Douglas Smith, declares a state of emergency.

1969, 5 November
South African Springbok rugby tour in UK is disrupted by anti-apartheid demonstration.

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