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January 4, 2028

Mokolo ya Balobi leads today's complete edition for DR Congo.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2028

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Explore the stunning aerial view of lush fields and a volcano in Vietnam.

Regional/Cultural Day

Mokolo ya Balobi

National holiday. Commemorates the victims of colonial repression, especially those who fell on January 4, 1959, when protests in Kinshasa (then Leopoldville) were met with violence. This is the day the Congo told Belgium the waiting was over. Schools close, ceremonies are held, and the older generation tells the young ones what independence cost.

A scenic view of antelopes grazing on a grassy hill with a rustic backdrop.

Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Djibouti Day

You encounter the endangered Djibouti francolin and the Somali wild ass in Djibouti's arid landscapes. You most commonly see domestic cats, goats, and camels kept by residents in this Horn of Africa nation. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.