Which ethnic group did Ahmed Sékou Touré belong to?
Hausa
Yoruba
Mandinka
Fulani
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The Mandinka are an ethnic group in West Africa. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in Guinea, where they make up about 35% of the population. Ahmed Sékou Touré was a Mandinka and he was the first President of Guinea. He ruled the country from 1958 until his death in 1984. During his time in office, he was a strong advocate for African independence and socialism.
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