Historical Readings
Historical readings on African events from African scholars and experts.
Kolmanskop, Namibia
One of the world's most famous ghost towns, Kolmanskop lies in southern Namibia, about 15 kilometers east of the coastal...
Read moreDetailsAïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve, Niger
Located in north-central Niger, the Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve is one of the largest protected areas in Africa,...
Read moreDetailsAapravasi Ghat, Mauritius
Aapravasi Ghat, located in the capital city of Port Louis, Mauritius, is a small complex of stone buildings that was...
Read moreDetailsLamu Island, Kenya
Lamu Island in Kenya is one of the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlements in East Africa, a living testament to...
Read moreDetailsSongo Mnara: Ancient Trading City and Swahili’s Forgotten Treasure
Songo Mnara Island, located off the southern coast of Tanzania, is one of the most important archaeological sites in East...
Read moreDetailsTimbuktu: Jewel of the Sahara and City of Knowledge and Gold
Timbuktu is a city on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Mali. It conjures up images of golden sands,...
Read moreDetailsKilwa Kisiwani (Kilwa Island), Tanzania
Kilwa Kisiwani (Kilwa Island) is located off the southern coast of Tanzania and is considered one of the most important...
Read moreDetailsGreat City of Yirol, South Sudan
Yirol is a city in South Sudan. The city is surrounded by water bodies (a river and a lake), which...
Read moreDetailsEdo (Benin City), Nigeria
Edo (or Benin City) is located in Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is a historic city that was once...
Read moreDetailsSaloum Delta, Senegal
Saloum Delta, also known as Sine-Saloum Delta, is renowned as a unique natural gem in Senegal, where the meandering Saloum...
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