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Jul. 13, 1977

Count Carl Gustaf Ericsson von Rosen, a volunteer Biafran pilot, dies aged 67

Count von Rosen, of Sweden, out of disgust of the treatment of the Igbo, volunteered and supplied aircraft. He was integral in training Biafran pilots and leading the unit, Babies of Biafra. Foremost, he utilized a Canadian system of dropping humanitarian aid that saved the …

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Afar

The origins of the Afar trace back to a mix of indigenous Somali groups, the Saho, and Arab traders who settled in the region around the 10th century.

The Afar consist of about 2 million people in southern Eritrea, Djibouti, and northern Ethiopia. Their society …

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Geography

Imo State

Imo State is one of the most culturally rich regions in Igboland, home to significant traditional Igbo kingdoms such as the Owerri and Ngwa peoples.

The state is also known for its historical sites, including Oru and Okigwe, which were central to Igbo resistance against …

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