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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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Solomon Benjamin Augustus Macfoy (circa 1843-January 16, 1893) was a Sierra Leone Krio (Creole) who for several years dominated the Sherbro country of Sierra Leone....
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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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Dajazmach Gabra Selassé Barya Gabr (1872-October 14, 1930) was a warrior, governor, and counsellor of Emperor Menilek II. He came from an aristocratic family of...
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Abba Za-Mikael Aragawi (later 5th-early 6th centuries) is one of the Nine Saints of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Like the eight other Saints – Abba...
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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...
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Za-Sellasé (15?-June 26, 1607) was one of the main instigators of many rebellions during the reign of Emperors Yaegob (reigned 1597-1603), and Za-Dengel (1603-04). Born...
