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Africa United

Africa United

FromWitness History


Africa United

FromWitness History

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In May 1963, leaders of 32 newly-independent African nations came together for the first time in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. At stake was the dream of a united Africa. Alex Last spoke to Dr Bereket Habte Selassie who took part in that first gathering.Photo: Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie (C) and Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah (L) during the formation of the Organization of African Unity in Addis Ababa in May 1963. Credit: STR/AFP/Getty Images
Released:
May 8, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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