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Herbert Christian Bankole-Bright (August 23, 1883-December 12, 1958), whose political career spanned four decades, from the 1920s to the 1950s, was one of the most...
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John Amadu Bangura (March 8, 1930-June 29, 1971) was a career officer in the Sierra Leone armed forces. He briefly headed an interim government in...
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‘King’ John Macaulay (circa 1800-December 5,1867) was a wealthy Freetown trader in the mid-19th century and powerful unofficial leader of the Aku re-captives (Yoruba from...
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Kanyimbu-Newej, also called Kanyimbu Mpembe a Nkind, (circa 1700-circa 1760) was a great military leader, who extended Lunda influence east to the Lake Mweru region,...
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Moriba Kindo Bangura (17?-1825) was the forceful Temne leader who overthrew the Soso hegemony over Port Loko (an important trading center), which lasted from 1700...
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Ruth Hayman (February 12, 1913-October 7, 1981), social reformer and lawyer, was distinguished for her energy and courage in acting for defendants in innumerable political...
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Nicolaas Christiaan Havenga (May 1. 1882-March 13, 1957) was a politician and cabinet minister. He was a lifelong associate and friend of General J.B.M. Hertzog....
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Kasongo Nyembo I, (circa 1860-1931) was the Mulopwe or chief of the Luba state during a period of great political, social, and economic upheaval. In...
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Kasongo Kiniama (circa 1850-circa 1890) was an African adventurer who participated in the slave trade to enrich himself and to advance his political ambitions. By...
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Zawditu (1876-April 1, 1930), empress of Ethiopia from 1916-30, was the natural child of Emperor Menilek II [reigned 1889-1913], and became the first reigning female...
