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Cyclone Freddy is the longest-lasting recorded tropical cyclone in history.

It lasted for over 35 days in early 2023.

It impacting regions across the Indian Ocean and setting a new record for duration.

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In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) ended its Global Health Emergency regarding COVID-19.

This marked the official conclusion of the international emergency phase of the pandemic.

Although COVID-19 continues to be monitored as a public health issue.

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The Algerian War, or Algerian Revolution, was a major armed conflict between France and the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN).

The war, which lasted from 1954 to 1962.

It led to Algeria gaining independence from French colonial rule.

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In 1960, often called the "Year of Africa," 17 African nations gained independence.

These countries are:

1. Cameroon

2. Senegal

3. Togo

4. Madagascar

5. Congo (Kinshasa)

6. Somalia

7. Benin

8. Niger

9. Burkina Faso

10. Côte d'Ivoire

11. Chad

12. Central African Republic

13. Congo (Brazzaville)

14. Nigeria

15. Mauritania

16. Mali

17. Senegal

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The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) consists of 4 member countries:

1. Iceland
2. Liechtenstein
3. Norway
4. Switzerland

EFTA aims to promote free trade and economic cooperation in Europe.

Its headquarters are in Geneva, with additional offices in Brussels and Luxembourg.

Founders:

1. Switzerland
2. Norway
3. United Kingdom
4. Sweden
5. Denmark
6. Portugal
7. Austria

Largest city: Oslo

Official working language: English

Official languages of member state 7 languages

1. French
2. German
3. Icelandic
4. Italian
5. Norwegian
6. Romansh
7. Sami

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The Euro was introduced into the financial markets on January 1, 1999.

It was adopted by 11 European Union countries as their common currency.

It transitioning from national currencies to the Euro for electronic transactions and financial reporting.

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The "March of Suffering" was devastating in North Korea.

It describes the severe famine that occurred in the 1990s.

It leading to widespread malnutrition and death due to food shortages.

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Nelson Mandela became the first Black President of South Africa on May 10, 1994, and served until 1999.

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on July 18.

He was imprisoned in 1962 and served 27 years in prison.

Nelson Mandela passed away on December 5, 2013.

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The Danyang-Kushan Grand Bridge is the longest bridge in the world.

Spanning about 164.8 kilometers (102.4 miles).

It is part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway in China.

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The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the largest marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry, occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.

It resulted in extensive environmental damage and economic impacts.