Manchester Event That Influenced Africa’s Future

In October 1945, the Fifth Pan-African Congress convened in Chorlton-upon-Medlock Town Hall, Manchester, featuring prominent figures like Jomo Kenyatta and Obafemi Awolowo, to address racial injustice and colonial rule. This significant event marked a resurgence of the Pan-African movement post-World War II, uniting delegates from over 25 countries to advocate for African liberation.

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