Essential Africa http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar Events to happen in Africa en 60 Manufacture and Supply Steel Structure Buildings,Steel Workshop,Steel Warehouse Qingdao Havit Steel Structure Compay Limited in designing and manufacturing Steel Structure Buildings ,Steel Workshop,Steel Warehouse Our company introduced advanced production technology and management , and has modern production lines for Light and Heavy steel structure and precision CNC machinery .Our products including Steel Workshop , Steel Warehouse, Heavy Steel ... http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#740 The Encounters South African International Documentary Festival 2013 Africa's most prestigious documentary festival taking place in Cape Town and Johannesburg. This is the 15th edition of the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#380 Zambian International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition - 3rd edition An opportunity to engage stakeholders of the relevant industrial sectors in future development and growth, while promoting investment http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#684 Algeria National Day Anniversary of the overthrow of Mohammed Ben Bella in a bloodless coup d’état in 1965. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#426 Algeria Revolutionary Readjustment Day Also called Historic Readjustment Day. On 19 June 1965, the Ben Bella government was overthrown in a bloodless coup. The 1963 constitution was suspended, and a revolutionary council headed by Boumedienne took power. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#517 Gnaoua and World Music Festival Each year, the beautiful city of Mogador devotes its maze of streets, lovely beaches, and vibrant public squares to music. In just a few years the city has become Morocco’s answer to Woodstock. The festival originated as a celebration of the traditions of Gnawa music. Gnawas 'Maalems' are respected musical ... http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#682 Eritrea Martyrs' Day The Eritreans commemorate all those who sacrificed their lives for Eritrea’s liberty and sovereignty on 20 June. It is a public holiday. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#624 World Refugee Day The World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 each year in order to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#366 Togo Day of the Martyrs Togo remembers its martyrs and the people that have died during its many years of civil unrest. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#514 5th Annual Retail Banking Africa 2013 This conference will address various strategies to improve the retail banking business including sales, marketing, customer experience, electronic and mobile payments, delivery channels, new customer segments, Islamic retail banking, SMEs whilst determining the retail banking landscape for African progress. Call us on +971 4609 1570 or mail us at mohor.mukherjee@fleminggulf.com ... http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#702 Mozambique Independence Day Mozambique Independence Day is observed on June 25 every year to commemorate the independence of Mozambique in 1975 after 10 years of warfare. It is a public holiday. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#523 Broacast, Film & Music Africa 2013 The 3rd African Broadcast and Film Conference will provide a stock-taking opportunity for players in both industries, and empower them with the knowledge and business contacts they need to build effectively on the gains so far. Two days of intensive education, networking and business for the continent’s booming electronic media ... http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#749 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking By resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987, the General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#402 International Day in Support of Victims of Torture On 12 December 1997, by resolution 52/149, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 26 June the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, with a view to the total eradication of torture and the effective functioning of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment ... http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#401 Madagascar Independence Day Madagascar gained its full independence from France on the 26 May 1960 after 80 years as a French colony. This day is a public holiday in Madagascar. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#576 Somaliland Independence Day This is a public holiday in Somaliland. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#614 Djibouti Independence Day Djibouti is gained their independence from France on 27 June 1977. It is a National Holiday. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#515 Tthe African Film Development Awards, AFDA, 2013 The first African Film Development Awards take place on June 29 in Dar Es Salaam. The event marks a reawakening of the need for African sensitive filmmaking ventures. AFDA...in the spirit of Africa will run through Lectures/Symposium on African Cinema, June 28; African Cultural Night also on June 28 and ... http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#747 Zanzibar International Film Festival 2013 ZIFF is East Africa’s largest film, music and arts festival, bringing new talents together from all over the world for a Zanzibar Tamasha! Screenings, special events, workshops and master classes, conferences, a pitching competition, and panoramas. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#738 Seychelles Independence Day This day commemorates Seychelles' transition to an independent republic in 1976. It is also known as Republic Day and is celebrated as a public holiday in the Seychelles. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#636 Safaricom Marathon What began as a simple idea back in 2000 has now grown into a world-renowned event. This unique marathon is exceptional in many ways -- it combines an unusual fundraising initiative with one of Kenya’s greatest sporting passions - running! Through the partnership of Safaricom Ltd, Tusk Trust and the ... http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#723 DR Congo Independence Day The Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) gained independence from Belgium on 30 June 1960. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#488 Sudan Revolution Day On 30 June 1989, Col Omar Hassan Al Bashir took control of Sudan through a coup d'état, ousting the coalition government of Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi. It is a public holiday. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#558 Rwanda Independence Day Rwanda gained its independence from France in 1962. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#553 Ghana Republic Day The Republic Day commemorates the inauguration of the republic in 1960. This is a public holiday. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#630 Zambia Heroes' Day The day commemorates those who gave their lives in the freedom struggle for Zambia's independence. It is celebrated every first Monday in July as a public holiday. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#496 Burundi Independence Day Burundi gained independence on July 1, 1962, and legally changed its name from Ruanda-Urundi to Burundi. It is a Public Holiday in Burundi. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#458 Somalia Independence Day Somalia became independent from the UN trusteeship on 1 July, 1960 http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#608 Zambia Unity Day Zambia's Unity Day aims at promoting the idea of one nation among the various ethnic groups in the country. The slogan "One Zambia, One Nation" is used as inspiration to help foster solidarity between the diverse groups. It is celebrated every first Tuesday in July. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#497 Rwanda Liberation Day The Liberation Day marks the end of the Rwandan genocide. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#554 Cape Verde Independence Day On June 30, 1975, Cape Verdeans elected a National Assembly, which received the instruments of independence from Portugal on July 5, 1975. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#431 Algeria Independence Day On this day in 1962, over 100 years of French rule in Algeria came to an end as France officially recognized a referendum for independence that was passed by a vote of the Algerian people on July 1. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#408 Comoros National Day The National Day in Comoros celebrates their independence from France in In 1975. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#535 International Day of Cooperatives 2013 In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed, in its resolution 47/90 of 16 December 1992, the International Day of Cooperatives to be celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#448 Malawi Republic Day Also known as National Day, this day commemorates Malawi's independence from Britain in 1966. It is a public holiday in Malawi. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#574 Saba Saba (Trade Fair Day) Dar es Salaam's International Trade Fair happens annually on the 7th July. This has evolved into an international event with almost 2000 exhibitors from 64 countries. This date is known as Saba Saba, which literally translates as Seven Seven - the seventh day of the seventh month. Saba Saba is ... http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#546 South Sudan Independence Day The Republic of South Sudan's Independence Day after becoming an independent state in 2011. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#412 Mauritania Armed Forces' Day This day is a public holiday in Mauritania. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#569 World Population Day 2013 The aim of the World Population Day is to raise awareness on the importance of population and socio-economic development. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#365 São Tomé and Príncipe Independence Day The "Dia da Independência" is the day São Tomé and Príncipe gained its independence from Portugal in 1975. It is a public holiday http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#562 Mayotte National Day This day (the Bastille Day) marks in France and its overseas départements and territories, the anniversary of the fall on July 14, 1789, of the Bastille in Paris. It is a public holiday in Mayotte. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#611 Bastille Day This day marks in France and its overseas départements and territories, the anniversary of the fall on July 14, 1789, of the Bastille in Paris. It is a public holiday in La Réunion. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#603 Botswana Presidents' Day It is a two-day public holiday celebrated annually in Botswana on the third Monday and Tuesday of July. The Department of Art and Culture hosts regional competitions to find artistic talent among the young and old. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#445 Mediatech Africa Mediatech Africa 2013 will showcase cutting edge technologies and services from industry leaders in Television and Broadcast, Sound and Audio, Lighting and Staging, Animation and Film, System Integration and Communications, Musical Instruments, Computer Music and every related field. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#487 Nelson Mandela International Day In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July “Nelson Mandela International Day” in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#403 Durban International Film Festival 2013 This is the 34th edition of Durban's International Film Festival (DIFF) - South Africa’s longest-running film festival. DIFF runs across 12 days at the end of July, presenting over 290 screenings of current films from around the world, with strong focus on South African and African cinema. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#594 Gambia Revolution day This day celebrates the anniversary of a coup in 1994 that ousted Gambia's then president Sir Dawda Jawara and ushered in the current president Yahya Jammeh. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#541 Egypt Revolution Day This day celebrates the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, that led to the end of the monarchy and the establishment of an independent republic. It is a public holiday in Egypt. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#648 World Hepatitis Day The first official WHO World Hepatitis Day is marked to increase the awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis and the diseases that it causes. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#406 South Sudan Martyrs Day John Garang, the founding chairman of the SPLM, died in a helicopter crash on 30 July 2005. The day is marked for commemoration of all martyrs. It is a public holiday. http://www.essentialafrica.com/calendar#559