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2022 in East Africa

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The following lists events that happened during 2022 in East Africa. The countries listed are those described in the United Nations geoscheme for East Africa: Burundi Burundi, Comoros Comoros, Djibouti Djibouti, Eritrea Eritrea, Ethiopia Ethiopia, Kenya Kenya, Madagascar Madagascar, Malawi Malawi, Mauritius Mauritius, France Mayotte, Mozambique Mozambique, France Réunion, Rwanda Rwanda, Seychelles Seychelles, Somalia Somalia, South Sudan South Sudan, Tanzania Tanzania,Uganda Uganda, Zambia Zambia, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe.


Incumbents

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Burundi

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 Burundi

Comoros

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 Comoros

Comoros also claims the island of Mayotte.[3]

Djibouti

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 Djibouti

Eritrea

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 Eritrea

Ethiopia

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 Ethiopia

Kenya

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 Kenya

Madagascar

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 Madagascar

Malawi

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 Malawi

Mauritius

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 Mauritius

Mauritius claims sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago (including Diego Garcia), although this claim is disputed by the UK.[11]

Mayotte

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Mayotte Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France.[12]

Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France also claimed by Comoros.[14][3]

Mozambique

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 Mozambique

Réunion

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Réunion Réunion is an overseas department and region of France.[16]

Rwanda

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 Rwanda

Seychelles

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 Seychelles

Somalia

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 Somalia

Somaliland

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 Somaliland

The Republic of Somaliland Is a De facto independent state that declared independence from Somalia in 1991.[22]

South Sudan

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 South Sudan

Tanzania

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 Tanzania

Uganda

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 Uganda

Zambia

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 Zambia

Zimbabwe

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 Zimbabwe

Events

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Ongoing – Afar–Somali clashes, COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, Gedeo–Oromo clashes, Metekel conflict, Oromo–Somali clashes, Puntland-Somaliland dispute, Somali Civil War, Tigray War

Scheduled Events

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Elections

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Unknown date

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Holidays

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January and February

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March and April

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May and June

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July and August

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September and October

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November and December

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Sports

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Deaths

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January

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March

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April

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ The CIA World Factbook: Comoros Retrieved 11 February 2020
  3. ^ a b Martin Ottenheimer; Harriet Joseph Ottenheimer. "Comoros". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  4. ^ a b The CIA World Factbook: Djibouti Retrieved 11 February 2020
  5. ^ The CIA World Factbook: Eritrea Retrieved 11 February 2020
  6. ^ a b c The CIA World Factbook: Ethiopia Retrieved 11 February 2020
  7. ^ a b The CIA World Factbook: Kenya Retrieved 11 February 2020
  8. ^ a b The CIA World Factbook: Madagascar Retrieved 11 February 2020
  9. ^ "Malawi's new president urges all to root out corruption". ABC News. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  10. ^ a b The CIA World Factbook: Mauritius Retrieved 12 February 2020
  11. ^ Larry Wells Bowman (3 April 2020). "Mauritius". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  12. ^ Mayotte devient le 101e département français le 31 mars 2011 (PDF) (in French), Ministère de l'intérieur, de l'Outre-Mer, des collectivités territoriales et de l'immigration, p. 4, archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016, retrieved 2015-07-30
  13. ^ a b c The CIA World Factbook: Reunion Retrieved 12 February 2020
  14. ^ "Mayotte". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  15. ^ a b The CIA World Factbook: Mozambique Retrieved 12 February 2020
  16. ^ "Réunion". Encyclopaedia Britannica. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  17. ^ Mallet, Victor (3 July 2020). "Macron names Jean Castex as new French prime minister". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  18. ^ a b The CIA World Factbook: Rwanda Retrieved 11 February 2020
  19. ^ a b "Seychelles opposition wins presidency for first time in 43 years". Reuters. 25 October 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  20. ^ The CIA World Factbook: Somalia Retrieved 12 February 2020
  21. ^ "Somalia names new prime minister, unveils plan for elections". aljazeera.com. Al Jazeera. September 18, 2020. Retrieved Sep 23, 2020.
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  24. ^ The CIA World Factbook: Tanzania Retrieved 12 February 2020
  25. ^ a b c d e CIA Factbook: Uganda Retrieved 13 February 2020
  26. ^ a b CIA Factbook: Zambia Retrieved 13 February 2020
  27. ^ CIA Factbook: Zimbabwe Retrieved 13 February 2020
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  30. ^ "NRM Liberation Day 2021, 2022 and 2023 in Uganda". PublicHolidays.africa. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  31. ^ "Thaipoosam Cavadee in Mauritius in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  32. ^ "Heroes' Day in Rwanda in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  33. ^ "Heroes' Day Holiday in Mozambique in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  34. ^ "Archbishop Janani Luwum Day in Uganda in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  35. ^ "Robert Mugabe National Youth Day in Zimbabwe in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  36. ^ "Victory of Adwa in Ethiopia in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  37. ^ "Martyrs Day in Malawi in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  38. ^ "Women's Day in Eritrea in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  39. ^ "Al Isra et Al Mirague in Djibouti in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  40. ^ "Independence and Republic Day in Mauritius in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  41. ^ "Youth Day in Zambia in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  42. ^ "Cheikh Al Maarouf Day in Comoros in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  43. ^ "Martyrs Day in Madagascar in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  44. ^ "Karume Day in Tanzania in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  45. ^ "Independence Day in Zimbabwe in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  46. ^ "Union Day in Tanzania in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  47. ^ "Patriots' Victory Day in Ethiopia in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  48. ^ "Eid Ul Fitr in Rwanda in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  49. ^ "SPLA Day in South Sudan in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  50. ^ "Madaraka Day in Kenya in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  51. ^ "Constitutional Day in Seychelles in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  52. ^ "Independence Day in Mozambique in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  53. ^ "Independence Day in Madagascar in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  54. ^ "Independence Day in Somalia in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  55. ^ "Independence Day in Djibouti in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  56. ^ "Independence Day in Seychelles in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  57. ^ "Independence Day in Burundi in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  58. ^ "Independence Day in Rwanda in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  59. ^ "Republic Day in Somalia in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  60. ^ "Liberation Day in Rwanda in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  61. ^ "Heroes' Day in Zambia in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  62. ^ "National Day in Comoros in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  63. ^ "Independence Day in Malawi in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  64. ^ "Eid El Haj in Rwanda in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  65. ^ "Martyrs' Day in South Sudan in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  66. ^ "Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day in Tanzania in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  67. ^ "Victory Day in Mozambique in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  68. ^ "Independence Day in Uganda in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  69. ^ "Huduma Day in Kenya in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  70. ^ "National Prayer Day in Zambia in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  71. ^ "Independence Day in Zambia in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  72. ^ "Arrival of Indentured Labourers in Mauritius in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  73. ^ "Journée Nationale Maoré in the Comoros / November 12, 2021". AnydayGuide. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  74. ^ "Independence Day in Tanzania in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  75. ^ "Jamhuri Day in Kenya in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  76. ^ "Unity Day in Zimbabwe in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  77. ^ "National Holidays in Kenya in 2020".
  78. ^ "Moi Day renamed Huduma Day, Boxing Day, Utamaduni Day".
  79. ^ Former Attorney-General Charles Njonjo is dead
  80. ^ "Message of Condolence from H.E Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta following the death of former Head of Public Service Dr Richard Leakey". Archived from the original on 2022-01-02. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  81. ^ "Fourth Patriarch of Ethiopia Abune Merkorios reportedly passed away". borkena.com. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  82. ^ Zambia's former president Rupiah Banda dies aged 85
  83. ^ Karl Offmann n’est plus.(in French)
  84. ^ "Woman opposition MP among scores killed in Somalia suicide attacks". france24.com. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  85. ^ "Somali female lawmaker among scores killed by suicide bomber". ABC News. Retrieved 2022-04-25.
  86. ^ Kenya: Mwai Kibaki, former president, is dead