Category: Memoirs
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Remembering Nelson Mandela: A Champion of Justice and Freedom
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On May 9, 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa’s first Black president, marking a historic moment in the nation’s struggle against apartheid. Mandela’s journey from a young lawyer to a political prisoner to a world-renowned leader is a testament to his unwavering commitment to justice and freedom. Born…
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Leopold II: Belgium’s Builder King with a Dark Side in the Congo
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Leopold II, the second King of the Belgians, is revered in Belgium as the “Builder King” for his vast urban projects and public works. However, his reign is tainted by the brutal colonization of the Congo Free State, a personal venture that inflicted immense suffering on the Congolese people. Born…
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Thomas Sankara: Championing Self-Reliance for a Free Africa
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In October 1987, Thomas Sankara, the visionary leader of Burkina Faso, was tragically assassinated in a coup d’état. Just months before his death, in a compelling interview, Sankara passionately articulated his resolute stance against foreign aid and his unwavering belief in the power of self-reliance to liberate Africa. Sankara’s philosophy…
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[Video] The Tragic Story of Patrice Lumumba
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Patrice Lumumba, a luminary in the fight for African independence, was the first democratically elected Prime Minister of the Congo. His tragic demise in 1961 marked a pivotal moment in African history, reflecting the challenges faced by newly independent nations in the midst of Cold War politics. Lumumba’s unwavering commitment…
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Recalling the Abagana Ambush in the Nigerian Civil War
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A Turning Point in the Nigerian Civil War On March 31, 1968, the Abagana Ambush unfolded as a pivotal event in the Nigerian Civil War, representing a strategic triumph for Biafran guerrilla troops under Major Jonathan Uchendu. This ambush, which targeted the Nigerian 2nd Division, led to a devastating blow…