History

7 iconic African leaders who died a sad and lonely death

Felix Moumie

Felix Moumie was a Cameroonian independence leader, popularly referred to as the Lumumba of Cameroun for his spectacular role in the fight for Cameroun independence from the French. He became the leader of the Union des Populations du Cameroun, a left-wing political party that started in 1947. He was particularly celebrated for his nationalistic outlook and his contributions to rid the country of colonial vestiges. In 1960, he was poisoned in Geneva, far away from his beloved country and his body was buried controversially in Guinea, embalmed and placed in a sarcophagus.

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Adedeji Ademola

Adedeji Ademola is a Staff Contributor of Face2Face Africa. He holds a B.A (Hons) in History and Diplomatic Studies from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria and an MBA degree with specialization in General Management and Entrepreneurship as well as a Master of Science degree in International Relations both from the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He was a recipient of the Guerrand Hermes Foundation for Peace Scholarship in 2006. He got the Best Student Leader award and also a merit award from the Faculty of Arts Students Association during his undergraduate days. Adedeji is a development strategist/activist and youth empowerment advocate. He is a Member, African Studies Association of the UK; Member, Royal African Society; Member, African Institute of Business Simulations, etc. His main research interests are in Politics, Society and Governance in West Africa, Africa inter-state relations, emerging powers, security, democratization and regional integration in West Africa. He has published articles in local and international journals; public media, among other several works.

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