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Learn about the most significant figures and events in African history, from early history to the present. Discover the milestones that shaped the continent and the people who made them happen.

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    Group Areas Act No. 41 of 1950
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    Why Are There Two Congos in Africa?
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    The Second Congo War
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    Decolonization and Resentment During the Suez Crisis
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    South Africa's Extension of University Education Act of 1959
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    The Jameson Raid, December 1895
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