Figures
Articles on historical figures, pan-African personalities, and national heroes from all over Africa.
David Dacko (1930-2003): The first President of the Central African Republic
David Dacko was born on March 24, 1930, in the village of Botchanga, located in the Ubangi-Shari Prefecture, then part...
Read moreDetailsLéopold Sédar Senghor (1906-2001): Senegal’s former president, cultural theorist, and poet
Léopold Sédar Senghor is one of the most prominent political and literary figures in Africa in the 20th century. He...
Read moreDetailsOlusegun Obasanjo: Former Nigeria’s military ruler (1976-1979) and president (1999-2007)
Olusegun Obasanjo is a pivotal political and military figure in modern Nigerian history, having held leadership roles during key periods...
Read moreDetailsWangari Maathai (1940-2011): Kenyan social, environmental, and political activist
The life of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, exemplifies the intersection of environmental...
Read moreDetailsSteve Biko (1946-1977): South Africa’s anti-apartheid activist and voice of Black liberation
Bantu Stephen Biko was born on December 18, 1946, in King William's Town, in the Eastern Cape province of South...
Read moreDetailsOusmane Sembène (1923-2007): Senegalese film director and writer
Ousmane Sembène was born on January 1, 1923, in Ziguinchor, in the Casamance region of southern Senegal. He belonged to...
Read moreDetailsDaniel Ochieng Olago: Kenyan academic and researcher
Daniel Ochieng Olago is a prominent figure in academic and research circles in Kenya and East Africa. His contributions are...
Read moreDetailsChief Hosea Kutako (1870-1970): Namibian nationalist leader and traditional ruler
Chief Hosea Kutako was one of the most prominent leaders of the Namibian nationalist movement and traditional leadership. Thanks to...
Read moreDetailsFrancine Ntoumi: Congolese molecular biologist
Francine Nkoubangui Ntoumi is a prominent figure in African scientific research. She is a molecular biologist from the Republic of...
Read moreDetailsNnamdi Azikiwe (1904-1996): Former President of Nigeria
Nyamde Azikiwe (1904–1996) was one of the most prominent figures in modern Nigerian history, playing a pivotal role in the...
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