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Nene Sir Emmanuel Mate Kole (February 7, 1860-1939), Konor (paramount chief) of Manya Krobo, a state about 50 mi (80 km) northeast of Accra, was...
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Sir Milton Margai (December 7, 1895 – April 28, 1964) the first prime minister of Sierra Leone, was an outstanding political leader, a pioneer in...
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Ba Foday Mansaray (circa 1750s-1818) was a Limba leader who founded a state in Wara Wara district, based on Bafodea (Bafodaya), a capital named after...
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Ato Makonnen Habta Wald (1865-December 1960) was an influential member of the Ethiopian government between 1930 and 1960. Born in Bulga, Shawa, he was the...
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Alimany Sattan Lahai (who flourished in the 19th century), one of the most astute political leaders in northern Sierra Leone in his day, was ruler...
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Kwaku Dua II (circa 1860-June 10, 1884), ruled as Asantehene for 44 days in 1884. Known earlier as Agyeman Kofi, he was the son of...
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Kwaku Dua I (circa 1797-April 27, 1867) ruled as Asantehene from 1834-67. Upon coming to power, he proclaimed Asante policy as being “Peace, Trade, and...
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Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka (October 26, 1926 – April 17, 1967) was the soldier who led the coup which overthrew the administration of President Kwame...
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Sir Kobina Arku Korsah (April 3, 1894 – January 25, 1967), was the first African chief justice of the Gold Coast (1956-57), and the first...
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John Konny (c. 1660-1732), or Conny, of Pokoso or Prince’s Town, 27 mi (43 km) west-south-west of Takoradi, in the state of Ahanta, lying between...
