This text covers the history of Africa from 1945 to the birth of independent Namibia in 1990. The whole of Africa, from Egypt to Zimbabwe, and from Mauritania to Madagascar has been included. The aim of this text is to provide facts and figures of modern African history and politics.

This latest edition of African Political Facts since 1945 provides a unique, newly-updated work of reference for everyone interested in this crucial period of modern African history and politics.

Preface and Acknowledgements - Chronology of Major Events - Governors and Heads of State - Major Ministerial Appointments - Constitutions and Parliaments - Political Parties - Conflicts, Armed Forces and Coups - Foreign Affairs and Treaties - Population and Ethnic Groups - Biographies - Bibliography - Index