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TIL that just like their Roman Enemies, Carthage transitioned from a Monarchy into a Republic. Their government was led by 2 Sufets (Judges) elected by a parliament mad up of the City’s leading noble families. Unlike Rome however a separate, popularly-elected official commanded the military.
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TIL Liberia (West Africa) was founded in 1822 with the aim of establishing a self-sufficient colony for emancipated American slaves. It is Africa’s first and oldest modern republic. Its capital city Monrovia was named after US Pres James Monroe, a prominent supporter of the founding of Liberia.
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