Self-sufficiency has always been a dream for resource-rich African nations - but can Algeria achieve it? We break down the plans of the North African energy giant.

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TOGO INDEPENDENCE DAY

Sixty-three years ago today, the West African country of Togo declared its full independence from France and elected its first president Sylvanus Olympio. But it also marked the beginning of a new struggle. Olympio wanted to remove his country from the French-controlled CFA franc. Three years later, he was assassinated in front of the U.S embassy in Africa’s first post-colonial coup d'état. His killers were soldiers who’d served in the French army during the war in Algeria, and included Gnassingbé Eyadema. Four years later he ousted Olympio’s successor, Nicolas Grunitzky, during a military uprising. Eyadema went on to rule Togo for 38 years, winning many disputed elections. Following his death in 2005, he was succeeded by his son and current president Faure Gnassingbé. The country has faced political instability, economic challenges, regional conflicts and social unrest since its independence. And the assassination of its first leader continues to cast a long shadow. To this day it’s still unknown who ordered the killing, with Paris denying accusations it was involved.

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NKRUMAH REMEMBERED

Kwame Nkrumah died on 27th April, 1972. A Pan-African legend, here’s why he matters.

#ghana #africandiaspora #african #exile #radical #socialist #KwameNkrumah

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