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10 Famous African Historical Figures You Should Know - RNN.
5 Influential African Leaders of the 20th Century
Often overlooked in the realms of geopolitics, the African continent has, nevertheless, played an important part of the political processes of the world during the 20th century.
The Top 10 Most Influential African Leaders - Nicholas Idoko
As a hub for colonial and decolonial practice, Africa has acted as an experiment table for many ideas, some of which have succeeded and some have which have failed dismally.
It has also been a battleground of ideologies since the end of World War II, and many proxy wars were fought over the continent as the United States and the Soviet Union tried to gain dominance.
Among all the turmoil, African leaders emerged who would shape their respective countries for good or for ill.
Here are 5 of the most important African leaders of the 20th century.
1. Nelson Mandela
Perhaps the most well known of all the leaders to emerge from Africa, Nelson Mandela is an icon of struggle, emancipation, peace, and forgiveness.