Key Figures in the African Revolution

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Who was Haile Selassie?
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Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia who played a significant role in resisting Italian occupation and advocating for African unity.
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Who was Ahmed Ben Bella?
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Ahmed Ben Bella was the first President of Algeria after its independence from France.
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What did Julius Nyerere advocate for?
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Julius Nyerere advocated for African socialism and was an influential leader in postcolonial Tanzanian politics.
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Who led the movement for Zimbabwe's independence?
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Robert Mugabe was a key figure in the movement that led to Zimbabwe's independence in 1980.
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Who was Thomas Sankara?
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Thomas Sankara was a revolutionary leader in Burkina Faso, known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.
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Who was Amílcar Cabral?
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Amílcar Cabral was a leader in the struggle for independence in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, promoting unity among diverse groups.
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What is Nelson Mandela known for?
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Nelson Mandela is known for his leadership in the anti-apartheid movement and as South Africa's first black president.
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Who was Hilda Suka-Mafudze?
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Hilda Suka-Mafudze is a diplomat and the African Union's representative to the Americas.
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Who was Kenneth Kaunda?
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Kenneth Kaunda was the first President of Zambia and a leader in Southern Africa's independence movements.
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Who was Samora Machel?
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Samora Machel was the first President of Mozambique, leading the country to independence in 1975.
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What were the contributions of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf?
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the first elected female head of state in Africa, serving as President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018.
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Who was Steven Biko?
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Steven Biko was a South African anti-apartheid activist who died in police custody, becoming a martyr for the movement.
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What role did Thabo Mbeki play in Africa's history?
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Thabo Mbeki was the President of South Africa, known for his promotion of an African Renaissance and policy reforms.
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Who was Desmond Tutu?
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Desmond Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and social rights activist, important for his role in the anti-apartheid movement.
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Who is Wangari Maathai?
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Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan environmental and political activist, the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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