GLOBAL AFRICAN HISTORY
GLOBAL AFRICAN HISTORY
The following are short descriptions of individuals, places and events which have contributed to the shaping of Global African history. These encyclopedia entries serve as a starting point for much more inclusive descriptions and discussions that appear in other sources. For additional information please consult the print or website sources cited in the entry.
Barack Obama’s Second Swearing In Ceremony 2013
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (1952- )
Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, universally known as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah or “NNN,” is the fifth and current President of Namibia, a position...
Bassirou Faye (1980- )
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, born on March 25, 1980, in Ndiaganiao, Senegal, is the fifth and current President of Senegal, having...
William Ruto (1966- )
William Samoei Arap Ruto, the fifth and current President of Kenya, was born on December 21, 1966, in Sambut village,...
Abdourahamane Tchiani (1960? – )
Abdourahamane Tchiani, known as Omar Tchiani, is the current head of state of Niger, having assumed power following a military...
Brice Oligui Nguema (1975-)
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is the current head of state of Gabon, serving as the transitional president since August 2023...
Terrance Drew (1976- )
Terrance Michael Drew, born on November 22, 1976, is a Kittitian medical doctor and politician who currently serves as the...
Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim (1930-2017)
Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim was a towering figure in Sudanese politics and a pioneering advocate for women’s rights. Born in Khartoum,...
Joseph Boakai (1944 – )
Joseph Nyumah Boakai, the 26th and current President of Liberia, has a distinguished career spanning over 40 years in public...
King Houegbadja ( ? )
King Houegbadja was the first king and founder of the Kingdom of Dahomey, located in present-day Benin, ruling from 1645...