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Today in 1992, the Mozambican Civil War ended. #Rx Today in 1992, the Mozambican Civil War ended. #RxHistory⏳⁠
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On 4 October 1992, the 15-year-long civil war in Mozambique finally came to an end, following the signing of a peace treaty in Rome.⁠
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The civil war pitched the ruling FRELIMO party against its opposition, RENAMO. FRELIMO, a nationalist movement, was founded in 1962 and instrumental in the fight for independence. It spearheaded the armed struggle against colonial rule, leading the country to independence on 25 June 1975.⁠
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A Marxist party, FRELIMO sought to establish a socialist one-party state, but was opposed by RENAMO, an anti-communist party founded in 1975. The civil war started with the repeated entry of Rhodesian troops into Mozambique to carry out operations to destabilize the government of FRELIMO.⁠
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📷: RENAMO leader Afonso Dhlakama in 1994. U.N./Grant Neuenburg photo⁠
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RENAMO leader Afonso Dhlakama after undergoing demobilization through the United Nations in 1994. U.N./Grant Neuenburg photo⁠
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Demobilized soldiers in Sofala, Mozambique in 1994. UN Photo/Santimano
Nigeria’s Independence Heroes. #OnSite⚡️⁠ Nigeria’s Independence Heroes. #OnSite⚡️⁠
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63 years since Nigeria’s independence, we’re not where we should be as a nation. In these times, it is important to look back at the heroes who fought to make our independence possible.⁠
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But despite our liberation from colonization, Nigeria still faces various struggles. The country is divided across ethnic lines that threaten to nullify the labours of Nigeria’s independence leaders.⁠
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Read more about the Nigeria’s unity problem at the link in our bio.⁠
Today in 1972, Ghanaian journalist, Komla Dumor, w Today in 1972, Ghanaian journalist, Komla Dumor, was born. #RxHistory⏳⁠
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On 3 October 1972, Ghanaian journalist Komla Dumor was born in Accra, Ghana, into a reputable family. His grandfather, Philip Gbeho, was a Ghanaian musician best known for composing Ghana's national anthem. His father was a sociology professor at the University of Cape Coast, where Komla grew up. In 1983, after living for some time in the United States, the family moved to Kano, Nigeria.⁠
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Dumor was admitted to study at the University of Jos in Plateau State. After four years, he abandoned his studies to return to Ghana where he earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and psychology at University of Ghana. He would go on to earn a master's degree from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.⁠
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📷: Komla Dumor. BBC World News⁠
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Komla Dumor. The Komla Dumor Foundation⁠
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Independence Day Has Lost Its Meaning. #RxNews📡 Independence Day Has Lost Its Meaning. #RxNews📡⁠
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On 1 October, Nigeria celebrated its 63rd independence and 60 years as a republic. Nigeria, and not Nigerians because active participation and celebration of the country’s independence has dwindled.⁠
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Swipe to learn more and read more on how Nigeria is not learning from history at the link in our bio.⁠
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Today in 1986, The United States passed the Anti-A Today in 1986, The United States passed the Anti-Apartheid Act. #RxHistory⌛ ⁠
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On 02 October, 1986 the United States of America passed the Anti-Apartheid Act to help to end apartheid government in South Africa.⁠
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The 1986 Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act was enacted by the US Congress to impose sanctions against South Africa. The Anti-Apartheid Act focused on preventing new trade and investment between the United States and South Africa, as well as working to end any current economic transactions occurring between the two nations.⁠
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The Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act was initially introduced in 1972 to impose bans on trade, investment, and travel related to South Africa. However, Congress rejected it as overly intrusive. In 1985, Democrats in the Senate reintroduced a similar act, but it faced opposition from President Reagan, who saw it as encroaching on his foreign policy authority. This led to accusations that he supported South Africa's apartheid regime.⁠
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📷: Apartheid Demonstration, May 4, 1985⁠
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Commonwealth leaders agreed a programme of economic sanctions against apartheid-era South Africa in 1986.
7 Books to Read About Nigeria’s Independence 📚️⁠
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Today in 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. Sixty-three years on, the country has seen numerous leaders, elections, ethnic and religious conflicts, as well as changes and development across all sectors.⁠
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This week’s recommendations consist of fiction and non-fiction books that can help you understand the history of Nigeria before, during, and after independence.⁠
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Click the link in our bio to explore our collection of stories and essays about Nigeria.⁠
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