Independence Day in Togo is a national holiday and it commemorates the day in 1960 when Togo gained full independence from France, ending decades of colonial rule.

Freedom Day marks the first democratic elections in South Africa in 1994, ending decades of apartheid and ushering in a new era of democracy under Nelson Mandela. It is both a celebration of liberation and a day of reflection on the country’s ongoing journey toward equality and justice.

Resistance Day commemorates the founding of the Liberation Front in 1941, marking the start of Slovenia’s organized resistance against fascist occupation in WWII, and celebrating national unity, freedom and resilience.

Independence Day in Sierra Leone marks the country’s liberation from British colonial rule and the establishment of a sovereign parliamentary democracy under Sir Milton Margai on April 27, 1961. It is remembered as the moment Sierra Leoneans took charge of their own destiny and continues to be celebrated with patriotic pride and cultural unity.