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(1909–72). One of the outstanding leaders in the African struggles against colonialism in the 1950s was Kwame Nkrumah. He became the first president of independent Ghana and later established a one-party dictatorship.

Nkrumah was born in Nkroful, Gold Coast, in September 1909. He graduated from Achimota College in 1930 and taught in Roman Catholic schools and at a seminary. His interest…