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Nov 2024

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#193 Nigerian civil war begins

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Today, we’re examining a tragic and complex conflict in African history—the beginning of the Nigerian Civil War. This conflict, also known as the Biafra War, marked a significant chapter in Nigeria's post-colonial history and had profound humanitarian consequences..

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