Amílcar Cabral

Amílcar Cabral was a prominent African nationalist and revolutionary leader from Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, known for his role in the struggle against Portuguese colonial rule in the 1960s and 1970s. He founded the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), advocating for armed resistance and political education. Cabral emphasized the importance of cultural identity and grassroots participation in the liberation movement. His ideas on decolonization and social justice have influenced various movements in Africa and beyond, making him a key figure in the fight for independence and Pan-Africanism.