Historical Readings
Historical readings on African events from African scholars and experts.
The Land of Punt (modern Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, or eastern Sudan)
The Land of Punt is one of the most controversial geographical and political entities in the study of ancient history...
Read moreDetailsAvenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
This area serves as an open laboratory for botanists and geologists. Researchers collect baobab wood samples (using non-destructive techniques) for...
Read moreDetailsLopé-Okanda (Gabon)
Lopé-Okanda in Gabon is one of the world's most exceptional sites due to its vast nature reserve and uniquely integrating...
Read moreDetailsThe Sudd wetland
The Sudd region in South Sudan is one of the world's largest freshwater ecosystems and a unique geographical and hydrological...
Read moreDetailsKhami Ruins (Zimbabwe), the capital of the Torwa state
Studies at Khami have shown that African societies of that period possessed sophisticated engineering knowledge for dealing with gravity and...
Read moreDetailsRoyal Palace, Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin
The Royal Palace of Porto-Novo, known locally as "Honmé" (meaning "inside the door"), is an important historical and cultural landmark...
Read moreDetailsW-Arly-Pendjari Complex, the West African wildlife sanctuary
The W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, commonly known as the WAP, is the largest and most important protected ecosystem in West Africa. Spanning...
Read moreDetailsRoyal Court of Tiébélé, Burkina Faso
The Royal Court of Tiébélé, located in southern Burkina Faso near the border with Ghana, is one of the most...
Read moreDetailsLake Tanganyika, the world’s longest freshwater lake
Lake Tanganyika is one of the greatest natural phenomena on Earth. It is a vast body of water and a...
Read moreDetailsThe Bafut Chiefdom, Cameroon
The Bafut Chiefdom, located in the Northwest Region of Cameroon, is one of the most prominent and powerful traditional kingdoms...
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