The only woman on this list, Agathe Uwilingiyimana served as the prime minister of Rwanda from 1993 until her assassination in 1994. She was one of the most powerful politicians in Rwandan history. Her active participation in politics secured her a post in Rwanda’s government as Minister of Education. She later became the Prime Minister in the subsequent election, a post she held until she was assassinated by the presidential guard during the tragic episode of the Rwandan genocide. She was one of the few influential female political figures in Africa and a national figure.
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Let’s not be vague
Pres. Eisenhower of the United States ordered Premier Lumumba’s death for resisting the secession of Katanga which contained huge deposits of cobalt, vital to American industries.
Yes, true
Sheikh Karume being an ''icon''!? That's a misrepresentation of facts. Sheikh Karume was a brutal tyrant whose reign of terror will never be forgotten by Zanzibaris.
What Influential was Doe? Killing his people? Dr. President William R. Tolbert was killed because of the influence he had it bringing Africa Together. Get your story straight.
How Influential Was Samuel Doe? Killing his people? President William R. Tolbert was Influential in bringing Africa together that was one of the reasons he was killed. Please get your story straight. Thanks
Yes, it's ridiculous to suggest that tyrants such as Liberia's Samuel Kenyon Doe and Zanzibar's Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume were killed for ''their beliefs''. What beliefs!?
More women were needed on this list because there are PLENTY more. We do ourselves, and those seeking information, a disservice when we limit and erase our Black Women from our history! There are MANY that have sacrificed and stood by their convictions for us to be free. You can search the entire diaspora and they exist. Let's stop selling HERstory short!
Lumumba was killed by the USA