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Africa: All of Africa Today - May 1, 2026

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International Workers' Day

Commemorates Chicago's 1886 Haymarket affair, where a labor rally turned deadly. A public holiday in over 80 countries — rarely the US, where it started.

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Labour Day

Labour Day is observed in Andorra (Festa del Treball). Recognized nationally.

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May Day

May Day is observed in Albania (Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve). Recognized nationally.

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Labour Day

Labour Day is observed in Armenia (Աշխատանքի օր). Recognized nationally.

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