Black in Africa

The Anglo-Boer Wars: A clash of Empires in South Africa

The Anglo-Boer Wars, comprising the First Anglo-Boer War (1880-1881) and the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902), were significant conflicts in South Africa that dramatically shaped the region’s …

The evolution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A historical overview

‍Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has a rich and complex history that spans centuries. This vast Central African nation was once known as the Belgian Congo during its …

The History of Liberia: From colonisation to independence

Liberia, located on the west coast of Africa, has a fascinating history spanning from its colonisation to its fight for independence. The American Colonization Society and the Birth of a …

The spread of Islam in Africa

Africa is the second largest continent in the world, made up of 54 countries. There are many different religions in Africa, and some of them have been celebrating their faith, telling their stories …

Mansa Musa I of Mali – The richest person in history

Mansa Musa was the first African Muslim king to make the pilgrimage to Mecca. He was also the richest person in history, with a £321 ($400) billion fortune—much richer than Bill Gates, the …

Who are Boko Haram and what do they want?

Boko Haram is a militant Islamist group based in northern Nigeria and founded in 2002. It has been terrorising Nigerians through assassinations and bombings for several years. They want to overthrow …

Apartheid South Africa: A dark chapter in history

Apartheid South Africa was a period characterised by institutionalised racism, segregation, and the oppressive governance of the non-white population. Apartheid created a deep divide between people …

Wonders of the African World

The Wonders of the African World is an exuberant, visually stunning journey across Africa and through the history of its glorious but forgotten civilizations. Travelling by camel, by dhow, by Land …

Who was Sarah Baartman?

When 20-year-old Sarah (also spelt Sara) Baartman got on a boat that was to take her from Cape Town to London in 1810, she could not have known that she would never see her home again. Nor, as she …

The French colonial empire

‍‍The French colonial empire, which began in the early 16th century, encompassed vast territories spanning continents such as North America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. While it reached its peak …

The role of the Arab slave trade in the spread of Islam

The Arab slave trade, spanning from the 7th century well into the 20th century, had profound impacts on the regions it touched, including significant cultural and religious influences. This analysis …