I have to write a report on 2 notbale africans who contributed something good to the continent either politically, economically or some other way. It has to be a positive contribution. I am having a problem finding individuals who were positive, does anyone have any suggestions?
2006-10-26 05:20:56 · 11 answers · asked by BUFFCHICK25 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
You should try these websites:
http://www.anc.org.za/people/mandela.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Tutu
2006-10-26 05:35:37 · answer #1 · answered by suctioncup83616 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How about Patrice Lumumba, first elected Prime Minister of the Congo, and Gamel Abdel Nasser, President of Egypt 1956-1970?
Positive is in the eye etc. None are without
flaws so go with ones that made an impact/contribution.
2006-10-26 12:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by His Best Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Garrett Augustus Morgan (1877-1963)
Born in Kentucky, Morgan invented a gas mask (patented 1914) that was used to protect soldiers from chlorine fumes during World War I. Morgan also received a patent (1923) for a traffic signal that featured automated STOP and GO signs. Morgan's invention was later replaced by traffic lights.
Lewis Howard Latimer, a pioneer in the development of the electric light bulb, was the only Black member of Thomas A. Edison's research team of noted scientists.
Dr. Charles Richard Drew was the first person to develop the blood bank. His introduction of a system for the storing of blood plasma revolutionized the medical profession.
Bunche, Ralph - first person of color to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
2006-10-26 12:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by ~NEO~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Braam Fischer
Nelson Mandela
Mark Shuttleworth
2006-10-27 05:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ni Ten Ichi Ryu 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nelson Mandela(Antiapartheid in South Africa)
Kwame Nkrumah( Independence of Ghana)
Research them on google to find out more
2006-10-26 12:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by strawberrysocks 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dr Christian Barnard who pioneered the heart transplant and FW de Klerk who sold South Africa down the drain.Nelson Mandela has done stuff all in his life except plot to blow up the Johannesburg Railway Station and he failed.
2006-10-27 14:55:37 · answer #6 · answered by Alf Garnett 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anwar Sadat, the Egyptian president who signed a peace treaty with Israel
2006-10-26 13:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by dmb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nelson Mandela is for sure one of them. He is probably the most respected man in South Africa. He was jailed many years ago for making bombs and planting them in coke cans and then later became president of South Africa. The second would be Jacob Zuma-he is the one that invented the shower as a cure for aids,lol!
2006-10-26 12:32:13 · answer #8 · answered by Motti _Shish 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
nelson mandela (he spent I don't know how many years in jail for some reason I can't remember why but I would choose him)
and ..........I can't think of anyone else
tammy just copied from me so don't give her the points
Another thing JK Rowling is from England another reason not to give her the points
2006-10-26 12:22:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. nelson mandela
2. kwame nkrumah
3. onyeka onwenu
4. obafemi awolowo
5. wole soyinka
6. chinua achebe
7. kofi annan
8. thabo mbeki
9. ken saro-wiwa
10. malcolm x
P.S sexy bastard i didnt copy from you...am an african so i know....besides am not looking for points
hope i helped
=)
2006-10-26 12:26:02 · answer #10 · answered by tammy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try this link I know I was surprised
2006-10-26 12:29:02 · answer #11 · answered by Jack C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋