Nigerian President Donates ₦30 Million to Family of Late Nigerian Flag Designer

JANUARY 30, 2025 — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has donated ₦30 million (USD$19,640) to the family of the late Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of Nigeria’s national flag, the Daily Post and the Sahara Reporters report. The cheque was presented today, by the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, at the…

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Mozambique Opposition Leader Calls for Flag Change Amid Unrest

DECEMBER 30, 2024 — Venâncio Mondlane, Mozambique’s main opposition leader, has proposed a radical overhaul of the nation’s symbols and governance, including changes to the national flag and the Constitution, Club of Mozambique reports. These announcements come amid unrest after the October 9 general elections, which declared Daniel Chapo, the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo)…

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Tunisia Celebrates 197th Anniversary of National Flag with Parade

OCTOBER 19, 2024 — On Saturday, the 197th anniversary of the Tunisian national flag was celebrated on Avenue Habib Bourguiba in Tunis with an event titled “The Flag March”, reported La Presse. The procession included a parade of majorettes proudly carrying the flag, while many participants wore traditional Tunisian dress, showcasing national pride. The Tunisian…

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South Africa School Collaborates with Local Designer for New Flag

OCTOBER 17, 2024 — Despatch Preparatory School, a primary school in Despatch, South Africa, has unveiled a new flag designed in partnership with local graphic designer Roestoff Geyser, reports News24. The flag is meant to “represent the spirit and values of Despatch Preparatory.” According to the school’s official website, Despatch Preparatory educates 600 students from…

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Ethiopians Celebrate 17th National Flag Day, With Theme of Unity and Sovereignty

OCTOBER 14, 2024 — Today marks the celebration of Ethiopia’s 17th National Flag Day, celebrated at the premise of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR) under the theme “Our Flag for Our National Unity, Sovereignty, and the Elevation of Ethiopia”, the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) reports. In a speech for the occasion, President Taye Atske-Selassie…

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Ugandan soldiers in military uniform standing on a field with the flag of Uganda

Uganda Celebrates 62nd Independence Anniversary

OCTOBER 9, 2024 — Uganda commemorates 62 years of independence today, with national festivities taking place at Busikho Primary Teachers’ College grounds in Masafu town council, Busia district, according to Ugandan newspaper The Observer. This year’s theme is “Recommitment to Secure and Fortify Our Diversity.” During British colonial rule, the crested crane was adopted as…

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