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South Sudan becomes independent
Following a 2011 referendum, South Sudan seceded from Sudan and became the newest UN-recognised country.
Politics· South Sudan, Sudan
- 2011
- 2002★★★★★
African Union launched
The African Union was formally launched in Durban, replacing the Organisation of African Unity.
Politics· South Africa - 1816★★★★★
Argentine Declaration of Independence
The Congress of Tucumán declares the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata independent from Spain.
RevolutionPolitics· Argentina, Spain