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Eduardo Mondlane

Eduardo Mondlane was a Mozambican leader and activist who fought for independence from Portuguese colonial rule. As the founder and first president of Mozambique’s liberation movement, FRELIMO, he organized efforts to challenge colonial authority, promote national unity, and advocate for social and political change. His leadership played a crucial role in inspiring the struggle for Mozambican independence, which was achieved in 1975. Mondlane’s work emphasizes the importance of leadership, activism, and resilience in the fight against colonialism and for self-determination.