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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,...
Julia C. Collins (1842–1865)
Julia C. Collins was an African American educator, novelist, and abolitionist best known for her work The Curse of Caste;...
Lena Richard (1892–1950)
Lena Richard was a chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and frozen food entrepreneur. In 1949, she became the first African American...
