1901, 25 September
The kingdom of the Ashanti is annexed by the British as part of the Gold Coast colony.
1940, 25 September - World War II: North Africa
General Charles de Gaulle's Free French landing at Dakar, Senegal, is repulsed.
This Day in African History: 25 September
A chronicle of events in African history on this day
By Alistair Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide
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