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1922 - Birth of Ahmed Sékou Touré

Ahmed Sékou Touré, the first President of Guinea, was born on this day. A key figure in the African independence movement, Touré led Guinea to become the first French African colony to gain independence in 1958. He was known for his strong stance against colonialism and served as president until his death in 1984.

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