2022 in East Africa explained

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, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Réunion, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Incumbents

Burundi

See main article: 2022 in Burundi.

Comoros

Comoros also claims the island of Mayotte.[3]

Djibouti

See main article: 2022 in Djibouti.

Eritrea

See main article: 2022 in Eritrea.

Ethiopia

See main article: 2022 in Ethiopia.

Kenya

See main article: 2022 in Kenya.

Madagascar

See main article: 2022 in Madagascar.

Malawi

See main article: 2022 in Malawi.

Mauritius

See main article: 2022 in Mauritius.

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

Mayotte

Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France.

Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France also claimed by Comoros.[13]

Mozambique

See main article: 2022 in Mozambique.

Réunion

Réunion is an overseas department and region of France.[15]

Rwanda

See main article: 2022 in Rwanda.

Seychelles

See main article: 2022 in Seychelles.

Somalia

See main article: 2022 in Somalia.

Somaliland

See main article: 2022 in Somaliland.

The Republic of Somaliland Is a De facto independent state that declared independence from Somalia in 1991.[21]

South Sudan

See main article: 2022 in South Sudan.

Tanzania

See main article: 2022 in Tanzania.

Uganda

See main article: 2022 in Uganda.

Zambia

See main article: 2022 in Zambia.

Zimbabwe

See main article: 2022 in Zimbabwe.

Events

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

Elections

Unknown date

Holidays

January and February

March and April

May and June

July and August

September and October

November and December

Deaths

January

March

April

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: June 15, 2020 . Burundi's new president Ndayishimiye to be sworn in Thursday . September 7, 2020 . Bangkok Post . Bangkok Post Public Company . en.
  2. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/comoros/ The CIA World Factbook: Comoros
  3. Encyclopedia: Comoros . Encyclopaedia Britannica . 13 April 2020 . Harriet Joseph Ottenheimer . Martin Ottenheimer.
  4. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/djibouti/ The CIA World Factbook: Djibouti
  5. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/eritrea/ The CIA World Factbook: Eritrea
  6. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/ethiopia/ The CIA World Factbook: Ethiopia
  7. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/kenya/ The CIA World Factbook: Kenya
  8. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/madagascar/ The CIA World Factbook: Madagascar
  9. Web site: Malawi's new president urges all to root out corruption . July 6, 2020 . ABC News . en.
  10. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/mauritius/ The CIA World Factbook: Mauritius
  11. Encyclopedia: Mauritius . Encyclopaedia Britannica . 8 April 2020 . 3 April 2020 . Larry Wells Bowman.
  12. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/france/ The CIA World Factbook: Reunion
  13. Encyclopedia: Mayotte . Encyclopaedia Britannica . 8 April 2020.
  14. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/mozambique/ The CIA World Factbook: Mozambique
  15. Encyclopedia: Réunion . Encyclopaedia Britannica . 8 April 2020 . 23 March 2020.
  16. News: Mallet . Victor . Macron names Jean Castex as new French prime minister . Financial Times . 3 July 2020 . 3 July 2020 . 3 July 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200703102434/https://www.ft.com/content/7981cdd1-3c9e-46d6-8090-2dae4ab9c8af . live .
  17. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/rwanda/ The CIA World Factbook: Rwanda
  18. News: 25 October 2020 . Seychelles opposition wins presidency for first time in 43 years . en . Reuters . November 16, 2020.
  19. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/somalia/ The CIA World Factbook: Somalia
  20. News: September 18, 2020 . Somalia names new prime minister, unveils plan for elections . en . aljazeera.com . Al Jazeera . Sep 23, 2020.
  21. Encyclopedia: Somaliland . Encyclopaedia Britannica . 13 Apr 2020.
  22. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/south-sudan/ The CIA World Factbook: South Sudan
  23. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/tanzania/ The CIA World Factbook: Tanzania
  24. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/uganda/ CIA Factbook: Uganda
  25. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/zambia/ CIA Factbook: Zambia
  26. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/zimbabwe/ CIA Factbook: Zimbabwe
  27. Web site: Zanzibar Revolution Day in Tanzania in 2022 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  28. Web site: John Chilembwe Day in Malawi in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  29. Web site: NRM Liberation Day 2021, 2022 and 2023 in Uganda . PublicHolidays.africa . January 14, 2021.
  30. Web site: Thaipoosam Cavadee in Mauritius in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  31. Web site: Heroes' Day in Rwanda in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  32. Web site: Heroes' Day Holiday in Mozambique in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  33. Web site: Archbishop Janani Luwum Day in Uganda in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  34. Web site: Robert Mugabe National Youth Day in Zimbabwe in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  35. Web site: Victory of Adwa in Ethiopia in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  36. Web site: Martyrs Day in Malawi in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  37. Web site: Women's Day in Eritrea in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  38. Web site: Al Isra et Al Mirague in Djibouti in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  39. Web site: Independence and Republic Day in Mauritius in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  40. Web site: Youth Day in Zambia in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  41. Web site: Cheikh Al Maarouf Day in Comoros in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  42. Web site: Martyrs Day in Madagascar in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  43. Web site: Karume Day in Tanzania in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  44. Web site: Independence Day in Zimbabwe in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  45. Web site: Union Day in Tanzania in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  46. Web site: Patriots' Victory Day in Ethiopia in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  47. Web site: Eid Ul Fitr in Rwanda in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  48. Web site: SPLA Day in South Sudan in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021.
  49. Web site: Madaraka Day in Kenya in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  50. Web site: Constitutional Day in Seychelles in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  51. Web site: Independence Day in Mozambique in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  52. Web site: Independence Day in Madagascar in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  53. Web site: Independence Day in Somalia in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  54. Web site: Independence Day in Djibouti in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  55. Web site: Independence Day in Seychelles in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  56. Web site: Independence Day in Burundi in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  57. Web site: Independence Day in Rwanda in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  58. Web site: Republic Day in Somalia in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  59. Web site: Liberation Day in Rwanda in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  60. Web site: Heroes' Day in Zambia in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  61. Web site: National Day in Comoros in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  62. Web site: Independence Day in Malawi in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  63. Web site: Eid El Haj in Rwanda in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  64. Web site: Martyrs' Day in South Sudan in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  65. Web site: Nane Nane (Farmer's) Day in Tanzania in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  66. Web site: Victory Day in Mozambique in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  67. Web site: Independence Day in Uganda in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  68. Web site: Huduma Day in Kenya in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  69. Web site: National Prayer Day in Zambia in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  70. Web site: Independence Day in Zambia in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  71. Web site: Arrival of Indentured Labourers in Mauritius in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  72. Web site: Journée Nationale Maoré in the Comoros / November 12, 2021 . AnydayGuide . January 14, 2021.
  73. Web site: Independence Day in Tanzania in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  74. Web site: Jamhuri Day in Kenya in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  75. Web site: Unity Day in Zimbabwe in 2021 . Office Holidays . January 14, 2021 . en.
  76. Web site: National Holidays in Kenya in 2020.
  77. Web site: Moi Day renamed Huduma Day, Boxing Day, Utamaduni Day.
  78. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/amp/national/article/2001433264/former-attorney-general-charles-njonjo-is-dead Former Attorney-General Charles Njonjo is dead
  79. Web site: Message of Condolence from H.E Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta following the death of former Head of Public Service Dr Richard Leakey . 2022-04-27 . 2022-01-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220102164141/https://www.president.go.ke/2022/01/02/message-of-condolence-from-h-e-hon-uhuru-kenyatta-following-the-death-of-former-head-of-public-service-dr-richard-leakey/ . dead .
  80. Web site: Fourth Patriarch of Ethiopia Abune Merkorios reportedly passed away . borkena.com . 4 March 2022 . 27 April 2022.
  81. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/zambias-former-president-rupiah-banda-dies-aged-85-2022-03-11/ Zambia's former president Rupiah Banda dies aged 85
  82. https://mbcradio.tv/article/karl-offmann-n%E2%80%99est-plus Karl Offmann n’est plus.
  83. Web site: Woman opposition MP among scores killed in Somalia suicide attacks . france24.com . 24 March 2022 . 30 March 2022.
  84. Web site: Somali female lawmaker among scores killed by suicide bomber . 2022-04-25 . ABC News . en.
  85. https://www.theafricareport.com/196827/kenya-mwai-kibaki-former-president-is-dead/ Kenya: Mwai Kibaki, former president, is dead