Africa-Dahomey

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Hubert Maga (1916-2000)

Hubert Maga was the first president of Dahomey (Benin). He was born on August 10, 1916 in Parakou a city...
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March 23rd, 2022

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Sarah Forbes Bonetta (1843-1880)

Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a princess of the Egbado clan of the Yoruba people, is best known as the goddaughter of...
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June 5th, 2014

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Ahosi (Amazons) of Dahomey

The Ahosi (Amazons) of Dahomey were a military corps of women appointed to serve in battles under the direction of...
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March 29th, 2013

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Ligue Universelle pour la Défense de la Race Noire (1924)

The Ligue Universelle pour la Défense de la Race Noire (LUDRN) was a Pan-African association created on April 30, 1924,...
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February 26th, 2009