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The first black African State to gain political independence from a colonial power was

The first black African State to gain political independence from a colonial power was
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  • A Nigeria
  • B Liberia
  • C Ghana
  • D Ethiopia
  • E Guinea
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The first black African state to gain political independence from a colonial power was Ghana. Ghana gained independence from Britain on 6th March, 1957. Liberia was never colonised in the same way, and Ethiopia was not colonised.

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