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| 1956 Jan |
The first Bahá’í pioneer in what is now the Central African Republic, Samson Nkeng, arrived in Bangui from the British Cameroons1 |
Central African Republic |
Samson Nkeng; pioneer |
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| 1964 Ridván |
The National Spiritual Assembly of Uganda and Central Africa was formed with its seat in Kampala. [BW14p96]
This Assembly had jurisdiction over the following countries: Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Congo Republic, (Leopoldville), Congo Republic, (Brazzaville), Gabon, Central African Republic, and Chad. |
Kampala; Uganda; Burundi; Rwanda; Leopoldville; Congo Republic; Brazzaville; Gabon; Central African Republic; Chad |
National Spiritual Assembly, formation |
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| 1969. 5 Aug - 1970 11 Mar |
The itinerary for the first leg of the Great African Safari was as follows:
Aug 4 - 14, 1969, Uganda
Aug 15 - Sept 1,1969, Kenya
Sept 2 - 26, 1969, Tanzania (and Mafia Island)
Sept 28 - Oct 14, 1969, Kenya
Oct 15 - Nov 17, 1969, Ethiopia. See BW15p186-187 where it is reported that over a thousand new Bahá'ís joined the ranks.
Nov 17 - Dec 2, 1969, Kenya
Dec 3, 1969 - Jan 2,1970, Uganda
Jan 3 - 12, 1970, Zaire (now Central African Republic)
Jan 13 - 24, 1970, Zaire (now Central African Republic)
Jan 25 - Feb 7, 1970, Chad
Feb 8 - 10, 1970, Nigeria
Feb 11 - 18, 1970, Niger
Feb 19 - 26, 1970, Dahomey (now Benin)
Feb 27 - Mar 1, 1970, Togo
Mar 2 - 11, 1970, Ghana [BW15p606]
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Uganda; Kenya; Tanzania; Mafia Island; Ethiopia; Central African Republic; Chad; Nigeria; Niger; Benin; Togo; Ghana |
Amatul-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum; Amatul-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum, Journeys of; Violette Nakhjavani; Great African Safari |
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| 1970 12 Nov |
Bahá’ís in the Central African Republic were arrested at a meeting to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh and Bahá’í activities were banned when a disaffected Bahá’í denounced the Faith as a political movement to the authorities. [BW15:207] |
Central African Republic |
Persecution, Central African Republic; Persecution, Arrests; Persecution, Bans; Persecution |
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| 1971 13 Feb |
Following the ban imposed by the government of the Central African Republic on Bahá’í activities in November 1970 and subsequent representations made by the international Bahá’í lawyer Dr Aziz Navidi, the ban was lifted and the Bahá’í Faith officially recognized.
This was broadcast in every news bulletin on government radio for the next 24 hours, the first public proclamation of the Bahá’í Faith in the country.
See also A Brief Account of the Progress of the Bahá'í Faith in Africa Since 1953 by Nancy Oloro-Robarts and Selam Ahderom p8]. |
Central African Republic |
Persecution, Central African Republic; Persecution, Bans; Persecution; Firsts, Other; Recognition |
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| 1971 Ridván |
The National Spiritual Assembly of the Central African Republic was formed with its seat in Bangui. [BW15:207]
For picture see BW15:148 and bahai.org. |
Central African Republic |
National Spiritual Assembly, formation |
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| 1971. 6 Aug - 31 May 1972 |
Hand of the Cause Amatu’l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum and her companion, Violette Nakhjavání, arrived in Ghana, at the start of the third leg of the ‘Great African Safari’. [BW15:594–607]
The itinerary was as follows:
Aug 6 - 10, 1971, Ghana
Aug 11 - Sept 6, 1971, Dahomey (now Benin)
Sept 7 - Oct 4, 1971, Nigeria
Oct 5 - Nov 2, 1971, Cameroon Republic
By sea?
Dec 11, 1971 - Jan 31, 1972, Zaire (now Central African Republic)
Feb 1 - Mar 9, 1972, Zambia
Mar 10 - 31, 1972, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) [BW15p606-607]
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Accra; Ghana; Benin; Nigeria; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Zambia; Zimbabwe |
Amatul-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum; Amatul-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum, Journeys of; Violette Nakhjavani; Great African Safari |
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| 1973 1 Apr |
The Bahá’ís of the Central African Republic broadcasted the first of their weekly radio programs on Radio Bangui. The Bahá’í community along with the other major religions in the country was accorded the privilege of presenting weekly radio broadcasts over Radio Bangui, whose programmes reach not only all of the Central African Republic but the neighbouring countries of Equatorial Africa as well. The first programme was entitled “What is the Bahá’í Faith?” and was presented by Gbaguene Robert and Toleque-Koy Michel. [BW16:141]
See also...A Brief Account of the Progress of the Bahá'í Faith in Africa Since 1953 by Nancy Oloro-Robarts and Selam Ahderom p10-11] |
Central African Republic |
Radio; Firsts, Other |
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| 1975 (End of the year) |
The Bahá’ís of the Central African Republic began to televise regular semi-weekly programmes. [BW16:141] |
Central African Republic |
Radio |
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| 1987 (In the year) |
The first Pygmy local spiritual assembly in the Central African Republic was formed. [BINS173:1] |
Central African Republic |
Local Spiritual Assembly |
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| 2008 15 – 16 Nov |
Regional Conferences were held in Bangui, Central African Republic, Bangalore, India and Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo, [BWNS669] |
Bangui; Central African Republic; Bangalore; India; Uvira; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC) |
Regional Conferences; BWNS |
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| 2016 (End of the Five Year Plan) |
The Preparation for Social Action programme that was implemented at the beginning of the Five Year Plan was expanded to seven additional countries: Cambodia, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Panama, the Philippines and Vanuatu.
Over 10,000 had participated in the programme with about 1,800 among these who had studied all of the texts available.
In addition some 1,700 individuals serving institutions and agencies of the Fatih in 25 countries had studied a selection the the materials in a seminar setting. [5YPSumPage94-95]
Preparation for Social Action was implemented as a course of study at the New Era High School and Senior Secondary in Panchgani.
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Cambodia; Central African Republic; Congo, Democratic Republic of (DRC); Ecuador; Panama; Philippines; Vanuatu |
Five Year Plan (2011-2016); Teaching Plans; Preparation for Social Action |
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from the Main Catalogue
- Paying Special Regard to Agriculture: Collective Action-Research in Africa, by Sanem Kavrul, in Bahá'í World (2021). On Bahá’í-inspired agricultural social action initiatives in Africa. Includes photo gallery of development and agricultural projects. [about]
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