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This Day in African History: 9 September

A chronicle of events in African history on this day

By Alistair Boddy-Evans, About.com

1985, 9 September
American President Ronald Reagan reverses his earlier stance on South Africa and agrees to limited sanctions.

1990, 9 September
Samuel Kanyon Doe, president of Liberia since 25 Jul 1984, is beaten to death.

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