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Moshood Abiola, the president Nigeria never had
When Nigeria went to the polls on June 12, 1993, the first since the military coup of 1983, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola emerged victorious. He would, however, not enjoy the victory...
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How dictators like Cameroon’s Paul Biya maintain control and remain in power
The world has seen a rise in the number of dictators and despots, most of whom employ similar tactics to stay in power and to control their people. It would be interesting to note that most of these dictators...
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Deep quotes of Fannie Lou Hamer, U.S. civil rights activist who terrified President Johnson
Before President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act in 1964, he was to meet one of America’s formidable civil rights activists, Fannie Lou Hamer. Hamer was to make a presentation...
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From popular leader to dictator, the rise and fall of former Somalia president, Siad Barre
In 1969, just nine years after the establishment of the Somalia Republic, a bloodless coup took place following the assassination of President Abdirashid Ali Shermarke. The coup was led by Siad...
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Poll[Quiz] How well do you know African trailblazers?
Welcome to Face2Face Africa quiz series that tests your knowledge of Africa and anything African. We ask ten questions based on themes ranging from politics, history, geography, culture, entertainment...
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Centuries-old African cities that stood the test of time to exist today
Since Africa has some of the oldest civilisations in the world, it would be wrong to think that the cities that existed during this time were created only when Europeans and Asians arrived on the continent....
