Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) is a secessionist movement in Nigeria, associated with Igbo nationalism, which supports the recreation of an independent state of Biafra. It is led by an Indian-trained lawyer Ralph Uwazuruike, with headquarters in Okwe, in the Okigwe district of Imo State. MASSOB's leaders say it is a peaceful group and advertise a 25-stage plan to achieve its goal peacefully. There are two arms to the government, the Biafra Government in Exile and Biafra Shadow Government. The Nigerian government accuses
History of cricket in South Africa from 1970–71 to 1990 History of cricket in South Africa from 1970–71 to 1990 This article describes the history of South African cricket from 1971 to 1990. Following the D'Oliveira affair in 1968, feeling against South Africa's application of apartheid to sport grew to the extent that by 1971 the country was isolated in sporting terms. Its last Test series for 22 years had taken place against Australia in 1969–70. For a description of South African cricket in the years of isolation, see: International cricket in South Africa from 1971 to 1981. Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster Prison in Paarl on 11