Liberia, June 4 -- During the apartheid era, millions of Black South Africans fled into exile or sought refuge in neighboring countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Nigeria. These nations provided safe havens, training, and critical support for the liberation struggle.

These countries offered various forms of assistance:

Zambia: Served as the primary political base of the African National Congress (ANC). Lusaka hosted the ANC's headquarters for decades and became the central hub for its exiled leadership and political activists. Tanzania: Under President Julius Nyerere, Tanzania provided sanctuary to thousands of ANC exiles. The country hosted major camps for the ANC's armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe, facilitating ...