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First Black Prime Minister Takes Office in Rhodesia
Bishop Abel Muzorewa, Rhodesia's first black prime minister, was sworn in to end white-minority rule. President Joseph Gumede also sworn in, with a 19 member cabinet to be named. The move faces regional hostility, guerrilla conflict, and questions over international recognition.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Abel Muzorewa
Muzorewa
United Methodist
Joseph Gumede
South Africa
Joshua Nkomo
Robert Mugabe
Black Africa
United States
Britain
Gumede
United African National Council