Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, died today at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 93 years old and had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
The following 54 fully recognised states are all members of the United Nations and the African Union. English: South Africa â Republic of South Africa. Tsonga: Afrika Dzonga â Riphabliki ra Afrika Dzonga. Tswana: Aforika Borwa â Rephaboliki ya Aforika Borwa.
Between January and December of 1960, 17 sub-Saharan African nations, including 14 former French colonies, gained independence from their former European colonists. FRANCE24.com takes a look back on an eventful year.