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Which African leader greatly influenced Julius Nyerere's non-violent approach to independence?
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Mahatma Gandhi
Answer
Julius Nyerere was greatly influenced by Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance, known as Satyagraha, inspired Nyerere to adopt a peaceful approach in the struggle for Tanganyika's independence from British colonial rule.
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