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Tambo, Oliver (1917–93) South African politician, president (1977–90) of the African National Congress (ANC). He joined the ANC in 1944. In 1960, Tambo left South Africa to organize the external activities of the ANC. During Nelson Mandela's long imprisonment, Tambo served first as acting president (1967–76) then full president of the ANC. On Mandela's release, he relinquished the post. See also apartheid

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