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Ethiopia is the oldest independent nation in Africa. It has existed in some form since 980 B.C. It was an empire in 1137.

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Was is the world first independent black country?

The world's first independent black country is Haiti, which declared its independence from France on January 1, 1804. This monumental event followed a successful slave revolt against colonial rule, making Haiti the first nation to be founded by former enslaved people. It also marked the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean. Haiti's independence was a significant milestone in the global struggle against colonialism and slavery.


Who liberated haiti?

Haiti was liberated from French colonial rule primarily through the leadership of Toussaint L'Ouverture, who led a successful slave revolt that began in 1791. Following his capture and deportation, Jean-Jacques Dessalines continued the fight for independence. Haiti officially declared its independence on January 1, 1804, becoming the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean and the first post-colonial independent black-led nation in the world.


What Latin American country was the first to achieve independence?

Haiti was the first Latin American country to achieve independence, declaring it on January 1, 1804, after a successful slave revolt against French colonial rule. This revolutionary movement, led by figures like Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines, established Haiti as the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the first post-colonial independent black-led nation in the world.


What European nations controlled Africa in the early 1900?

Black Jesus and Black Santa


What country was the first independent black republic of the western hemisphere?

Haiti.

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What country is the oldest indipendant black nation in Africa?

Ethiopia(actually never been dependent).


What Latin American country was the world's first black republic and is also the second oldest independent nation in the Americas?

The Caribbean


Has Africa apologized for selling slaves to America to the black ancessors of black America slaves?

No. Africa is not one nation, but several small nations.


What European nation first established direct contact with black Africa?

Portugal


Founder of the UNIA who wanted to create an independent black homeland in Africa?

Marcus garvey


What is the oldest black college in America?

Fourah Bay College founded on February 18, 1827 is the oldest university in West Africa. It is also the first western-style university in Africa.


Which black leaer of the 1920s urged black Americans to leave the us and form their own nation in Africa?

Marcus Garvey


What black leader urged African-Americans to establish their own nation in Africa?

Marcus Garvey


Why was haiti the first country to gain its independence?

Haiti was not the first country to gain its independence. It was however, the first independent nation in the Caribbean and Latin America, the first post-colonial, independent, black-led country in the world, the only nation whose independence was gained as part of a successful slave rebellion, and the second independent nation in all the Americas after the United States.


Was haiti the first country to gain its independence?

Haiti was not the first country to gain its independence. It was however, the first independent nation in the Caribbean and Latin America, the first post-colonial, independent, black-led country in the world, the only nation whose independence was gained as part of a successful slave rebellion, and the second independent nation in all the Americas after the United States.


Is South Africa only black?

No South Africa has been termed "The rainbow nation" for the great diversity that is present in the country. The ANC's policy of BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) provides that only black contractors may receive public work.


What nation had an early leader and national hero that was Toussaint L'Ouverture gained independence through a black slave revolt and was the second independent nation in the Western hemisphere?

Haiti. ~Pets Jaques