Black in Africa

History of Malawi: From democratic transformation to political challenges

Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, has undergone significant political and social changes since its transition to democracy in 1994. From the promulgation of a new constitution to …

History of Malawi: From ancient civilisations to colonial rule

Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, has a rich and complex history that spans thousands of years. From its early beginnings as a home to ancient civilisations to its struggle for …

The Zong Massacre

In 1781 over 100 enslaved Africans were thrown overboard the Zong slave ship to allow the slave owners to collect insurance money on their human commodities. This is one of the most egregious acts of …

History of Somalia

Somalia, a nation in the Horn of Africa, has a rich and complex history spanning centuries. From early settlements and the influence of Arab traders to European colonisation and eventual independence, …

Kwame Nkrumah: The revolutionary leader who spearheaded Ghana’s independence

Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972) was a prominent Ghanaian politician, political theorist, and revolutionary who played a crucial role in leading the Gold Coast to independence from Britain in 1957. As …

History of Ghana – From colonisation to independence

Where is Ghana? Ghana is a country in Western Africa. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, it is bordered by Burkina Faso, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire. Ghana was the first black African …

History of the Gambia – From colonisation to independence

Where is the Gambia? The Republic of The Gambia is the smallest country within mainland Africa and is sandwiched by Senegal. Banjul is the capital and the largest city in the Gambia. The Gambia …

Queen Nzinga of Angola

Queen Anna Nzinga was a 17th-century African ruler who ruled the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms of the Mbundu people in Angola and fought against the slave trade and European influence in Angola. Anna …

The history of Niger

‍Nestled in the heart of West Africa, Niger is a country steeped in history and rich cultural heritage. From its early civilisations to its struggle for independence and its journey towards democratic …

The history of Burundi: A tale of complex ethnic relations and political turmoil

‍Burundi, a landlocked country in East Africa, is known for its rich history and complex ethnic relations. From its pre-colonial era to the present day, the region has witnessed a series of political …

The History of Rwanda: From ancient settlements to Independence

Rwanda, a land-locked country in Eastern Africa, has a rich and complex history stretching centuries. From the dominance of the Tutsi over the Hutu to the tragic events of the 1994 genocide, …

The Genocide: The darkest chapter in Rwanda’s history

The 1994 Rwandan genocide is one of modern history’s most horrific and tragic events. In just 100 days, an estimated 800,000 people, primarily from the minority Tutsi community, were brutally …