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King Almamy Suluku of Sierra Leone, the Political Maestro of the 19th Century

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Almamy Suluku was a powerful Limba ruler who maintained his independence as long as possible through brilliant political strategy.
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People & Politics

From World’s Youngest President to World’s Poorest Past President: the Unusual Case of Valentine Strasser

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Valentine Strasser is an ex-military leader of Sierra Leone who took power in a 1992 coup at the age of 25, making him the youngest head of state in the world.
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The Virginia Killing Act of 1669: the Law That Made It Legal to Kill a Slave

The Virginia casual killing act of 1669 declared that, should a slave be killed as a result of extreme punishment, the master should not face charges for the murder.
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Religion

The Creation Story of the Akamba People of Kenya

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In the beginning, Mulungu the creator is said to have formed a man and a woman in heaven before placing them on a rock in on earth, where it is said that their footprints, as well as the footprints of their animals, can still be seen today.
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History

Bussa’s Rebellion of 1816, the Largest Slave Revolt in Barbadian History

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The largest slave rebellion in Barbadian history took place during the Bussa uprising in April 1816. The rebellion takes its name from the African-born...
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Africa Ranking

Top 10 Longest Serving Presidents in Africa, 2022

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Equatorial Guinea's president Teodoro Obiang is the longest serving president in Africa and the world. He is closely followed by Cameroons President Paul Biya.
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History

Cornelius Frederiks: the Namibian Captain Who Was Locked Up in a Concentration Camp for Fighting Against German Colonialists

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Cornelius Frederiks was a Namibian freedom fighter who actively fought a guerrilla-style war against German colonialists during the Herero-Nama war of 1904.
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