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Pan African Women's Day celebrates women making history

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Lilian Seenoi-Barr, with Kenyan roots, becomes the first black politician elected into public office in Northern Ireland, UK. [Courtesy, RTE]

Today, July 31, marks the anniversary of Pan African Women's Day celebrations since its formation in 1962 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

This day is specifically set aside to commemorate the Foremothers of Africa who fought for the development as well as freedom of the continent.

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