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Unite the anti-colonialism fight: Nduna Mkomanile

Julia Hitz
December 4, 2024

Nduna Mkomanile sought to unite East African communities against German colonialism during the Maji Maji war in the early 20th century. She's now regarded as one of Tanzania's most important female freedom fighters.

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