SSA political vocabulary

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a South African anti-apartheid activist and the country's first black president from 1994 to 1999.

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Nelson Mandela

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A system of institutionalized racial segregation that existed in South Africa and South West Africa.

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Apartheid

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When one country takes control of another country or region, often exploiting its resources and people.

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Colonialism

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A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

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Ethnic Group

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A person who has to leave their home country because of war, persecution, or natural disasters.

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Refugee

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a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. Established to promote the unity and solidarity of African countries.

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African Union

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The illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals, often for their valuable parts like ivory or skins.

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Poaching

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Territory where the preservation of an animal species or natural resource is of particular importance.

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Reserve

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A community's cultural and historical traditions passed down by word of mouth from one generation to another.

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Oral Traditions

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A group of families or households that share a common ancestor and often live together in a community.

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Clan