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Voices of liberation: Andimba Toivo ya Toivo: a Namibian struggle icon

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Heike Becker chronicles the life and legacy of Andimba Toivo ya Toivo (1924–2017), a towering figure in Namibia's fight for freedom. Combining a concise biography with speeches, petitions, and other writings by ya Toivo (as well as the work of some of his comrades), Becker uncovers lesser-known chapters of the Namibian nationalist struggle and captures the enduring relevance of visions rooted in pan-African ideals and a global commitment to justice.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32359542

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: African history and culture studies

Subfield: Anthropology

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162143331

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