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Zeinab Badawi on an African History of Africa, Part One

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Legacy of Resistance and Education in Sudan's History

This chapter delves into the life of Sheikh Babikir Badri, a key figure in the 1885 Battle of Khartoum against General Gordon, and his role in advocating for female education in Sudan. Through personal anecdotes and family history, the chapter illustrates Badri's influence on African nationalism and the speaker's upbringing.

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