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May 14
Nigeria Establishes EFCC (2003)
What happened: On May 14, 2003, the Nigerian government formally ratified the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
How and why: Corruption scandals involving billions in looted funds pushed President Obasanjo to create a special anti-graft agency.
Aftermath: The EFCC became a high-profile body, though often criticized for selective prosecutions and political influence.
African Union Declares Ebola a Continental Emergency (2014)
What happened: On May 14, 2014, the African Union declared the West African Ebola outbreak a public health emergency.
How and why: With over 11,000 deaths reported in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, coordinated continental action was necessary.
Aftermath: The AU deployed medical teams and formed the first African-led emergency response mission (ASEOWA).
Israel Declares Independence (1948)
What happened: David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel as British rule over Palestine ended.
How and why: The Zionist movement, supported by Jewish immigration and international backing post-Holocaust, culminated in the declaration.
Aftermath: Arab nations immediately invaded, triggering the first Arab-Israeli war. Israel’s survival reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics permanently.
