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Reading FocusWhat political challenges did Africans face after independence?What economic and environmental challenges did Africans face after independence?How did Africans revive their culture after independence?. Main IdeaNewly independent African nations struggled with poverty, conflict and ineffective governments. In recent years, some countries sought better government by holding democratic elections..

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    1. Preview Main Idea / Reading Focus Political Challenges Quick Facts: Political Trends in Post-Colonial Africa Economic and Environmental Challenges Revival of African Culture

    5. 1990, President F.W. de Klerk legalized ANC, began negotiations to enact new constitution, end apartheid Released Mandela from prison Lifted long-standing ban on African National Congress De Klerk also abolished homelands, held South Africa’s first democratic elections ANC swept elections Mandela became first black president of a democratic South Africa

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