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Mau Mau Rebellion and Britain’s Atrocities in Kenya (1952–1960)

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The Mau Mau uprising, was a war in the British Kenya Colony between the Kenya Land and Freedom Army (KLFA), also known as the Mau Mau, and the British authorities that lasted for 8 years
Society & Culture

Modern Slavery: 10 Shocking Facts About Slavery In Mauritania

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Slavery in Mauritania is not a thing of the past. The practice persists to this day despite laws abolishing and criminalizing it
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Thiaroye Massacre: How France Massacred its West African Troops in 1944

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The Thiaroye massacre was a massacre of some members of French West African troops who were protesting against non-payment of wages towards the end of World War II.
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Fighting Slavery With Suicide: The Fascinating Story of the Kru People of Liberia

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The Kru or Kroo are a West African ethnic group who are indigenous to eastern Liberia. During the Slave trade era, they were also infamous amongst early European slave raiders as being especially averse to capture
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Badu Bonsu II: This Ghanaian King Was Hanged and Beheaded in 1838 for Rebelling Against the Dutch

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Badu Bonsu II was a Ghanaian king and the leader of the Ahanta tribe on the coast of what is now Ghana who was executed in 1838 by the Dutch, who, at the time, were in control of the Dutch Gold Coast.
Society & Culture

Abagana Ambush: On This Day in 1968, Nigerian Army Suffered the Heaviest Single Loss in the Biafran War

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The Abagana Ambush which happened on March 31, 1968 was an ambush by Biafran guerrilla troops that wiped out the Nigerian 2 Division.
Society & Culture

Savika – The Extremely Dangerous Traditional Bull Wrestling Culture in Madagascar

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In the island country of Madagascar, there exists an incredible and little-known form of bullfighting called 'Savika'.
History

King Bayano: the Yoruba King Who Escaped Slavery and Led the Biggest Slave Revolts of 16th Century Panama

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Bayano was an African enslaved by Spaniards who led the biggest slave revolts of 16th century Panama.
History

King Mutara III Rudahigwa: The Giant Christain King of Rwanda

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King Mwami Mutara III Rudahigwa was a six foot nine Tutsi who became king in 1931 and ruled the Kingdom of Rwanda for 28 years. He was the first Rwandan king to be baptised, and to convert to Roman Catholicism.
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Issac Woodard: the African-American Veteran Who Was Attacked and Blinded by Police Officers in 1946

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Isaac Woodard Jr. was a decorated World War II veteran who was brutally beaten and blinded while still on uniform on February 12, 1946, just hours after he was honorably discharged from the United States Army.
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