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Félix Houphouët-Boigny (1905–1993) was the first President of Côte d’Ivoire and a key architect of the nation’s independence. Originally a…

Kwame Nkrumah, born in 1909 in Nkroful, led Ghana to independence and became a leading voice for Pan-Africanism. Educated in…

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a key figure in South Africa’s liberation struggle, known for her fierce resistance to apartheid and her…

Jomo Kenyatta, born around 1897 in British East Africa, rose from humble beginnings to become the founding father of independent…

Desmond Mpilo Tutu, born in 1931 in South Africa, rose from a humble background to become a globally respected moral…

Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan environmentalist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. She founded the…

Joshua Nkomo was a central figure in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle and a foundational leader in the country’s political history. Born…

The Nuer are one of the largest ethnic groups in South Sudan, primarily residing in the Greater Upper Nile region.…

Imam Abdullah Haron was a prominent South African Muslim cleric and anti-apartheid activist who played a vital role in the…

Léopold Sédar Senghor, Senegal’s first president and a pioneering figure in the Négritude movement, left an indelible mark on Africa’s…

The United States is facilitating a major peace and investment initiative between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda,…

On December 3, 1967, medical history was rewritten in Cape Town when Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world’s first successful…

In early February 2025, post-heavy rains in northeastern Namibia triggered a surge of locusts, primarily in the Zambezi Region, affecting…

In 2025, Senegal is set to lead sub-Saharan Africa with an 8.4% GDP growth, driven by new oil and gas…

Nelson Mandela, born in 1918 into South Africa’s Thembu royal family, became a global symbol of resistance against apartheid. After…

As the Vatican prepares to bid farewell to Pope Francis, at least five African heads of state are confirmed to…