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From Tanganyika to Tanzania

A Brief History of How Tanganyika and Zanzibar became Tanzania In 1964, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form what is now known as Tanzania. Tanganyika became independent in December 1961 and Julius Nyerere was its first Prime Minister. At independence most high…

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Zimbabwe: 36 Years of Trials and Triumphs

Zimbabwe officially became Independent on April 18, 1980. Despite various economic setbacks, the people have been resilient and continue to make progress in education, in agriculture and in even in promoting racial equality. [slideshare id=60978613&doc=zimbabwe-160416024522] Prior to black majority rule, Prime Minister Ian Smith…

America Culture Politics by Editor April 14, 2016

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Haiti and the African Union

In the late 18th century, an uprising led by former slave General Toussaint L’Ouverture became the first successful slave insurrection in the west. It led to the establishment of the first black republic and was the inspiration for many anti-slavery movements in…

Culture by Editor February 22, 2016

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Mozambique’s Economic & Political History I

Mozambique is a country on the south-eastern seaboard of Africa, and a tropical paradise with a somewhat turbulent history. Given its geography Mozambique is the gateway to Southern Africa and a major transportation network to transport goods into Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi…

America Culture Land Issues ReVision Society by Editor February 8, 2016

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Land Policy & Wealth Disparity in Africa & America #BlackWealthMatters

Ownership is the basis of capitalism so when the African-Americans slaves were freed from slavery part of their reparations were to be 40 acres of land and mule. These were essential to enable the former slaves to become self-reliant and build wealth.…

ReVision Society by Editor December 14, 2015

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How France Continues Slavery & Colonialism in the 21st Century

The average French citizen works 30 hours a week, takes siestas after their lunch break, visits coffee shops and spends considerable time at their favorite restaurant all the while looking down upon the average African. What they don’t know is that their…

Africans With Global Voices Culture Gamechangers Politics Video by Editor December 4, 2015

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Malema Honestly Evaluates Mandela & Mugabe Legacy

Recently, South African Member of Parliament and opposition EFF leader, Julius Malema addressed the Oxford Union and was very candid about his approach to issues in his country. He has become the voice of the new generation of African leaders in the…

Culture ReVision by Editor October 8, 2015

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Colonialism, Nationalism & Independence in Zambia

The colonization of modern day Zambia began in the 1890s, when the Lozi chief Lewanika was deceived into signing a concession that gave the British South Africa Company an excuse to invade their land. Upon obtaining this concession the British South Africa…

Africans With Global Voices Culture Land Issues Society by Editor September 21, 2015

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The Land Answer In Kenya

One of the issues that plague independent African countries is what has been termed ‘The Land Question’. This has been a thorny issue since European settlers began occupying sub-Saharan Africa and continues to prick the fabric of many countries in the post-colonial…

Activism Africans With Global Voices Gamechangers Society Video by Editor June 18, 2015

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Sahara TV & Freedom of Expression

In the global environment, politics are both local and global. Freedom of Speech and expression is a universal right for all citizens in the world. It fosters democracy because leaders are held accountable by their people through the media. The media has…