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5. True independence was not given, it was won

For Machel, independence meant more than a flag and anthem. It meant economic autonomy, control over resources, and the power to say ‘no’ to external demands. Together with Josina Machel, we honor how her father’s struggle defined what true freedom really means.

16.03.2026
2:48 min
16.03.2026
2:48 min
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5. True independence was not given, it was won
African Legacy follows the connection between the greatest leaders of Africa who stood at the helm of the liberation of the continent, and their heirs who chose to build upon the foundations laid: Mandela, Nyerere, Nasser, and others spoke to RT about the future of their forefathers’ great legacy.