1980 ⟶ Robert Mugabe Becomes Prime Minister of Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe becomes Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.
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🇳🇪 Niger Gains Independence from France

Niger becomes independent from France.⟶
Niger Gains Independence from France (1960)
AfricaDecolonizationFranceIndependencePoliticsNigerPost-ColonialismSelf-determination

🇲🇷 Mauritania Gains Independence from France

Mauritania becomes independent from France.⟶
Mauritania Gains Independence from France (1960)
MauritaniaIndependenceDecolonizationFranceAfricaNationalism

🇬🇧 Margaret Thatcher Elected UK Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher is elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, becoming the first female to lead a major Western democracy.⟶
Margaret Thatcher Elected UK Prime Minister (1979)
UKPrime MinisterpoliticsconservativeThatcherismEuropeWestern democracy

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Achieves Independence

The Rhodesian Bush War ends with the signing of the Lancaster House Agreement. Zimbabwe is granted independence from the United Kingdom.⟶
Zimbabwe Achieves Independence (1979)
ZimbabweDecolonizationUnited KingdomLancaster House AgreementIndependenceAfricaRhodesiaNationalism

🇿🇼 Robert Mugabe Becomes Prime Minister of Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe becomes Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.⟶
Robert Mugabe Becomes Prime Minister of Zimbabwe (1980)
ZimbabweRobert MugabePrime MinisterIndependenceDecolonizationAfricaPoliticsNationalism

⚔️ Somaliland War of Independence Begins

The Somaliland War of Independence was waged by the Somali National Movement in northern Somalia.⟶
Somaliland War of Independence Begins (1981)
SomaliaSomaliaCivil WarIndependenceAfricaNationalismCold WarConflict