Historical Readings
Historical readings on African events from African scholars and experts.
The battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift
The battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, fought in January 1879, are considered among the most significant military engagements of...
Read moreDetailsKimberley’s Big Hole, Northern Cape, South Africa
Kimberley’s Big Hole in Northern Cape Province, South Africa, is one of the most prominent geological and historical testaments to...
Read moreDetailsOgbunike Caves, Southeastern Nigeria
In comparison to other caves worldwide, Ogbunike Caves stand out as "living caves," as natural processes such as water dripping...
Read moreDetailsHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam
The historic town of Grand-Bassam in Ivory Coast embodies the era of French colonialism in West Africa and its political...
Read moreDetailsMandara Mountains, Northern Cameroon and Nigeria
The Mandara Mountains are one of the most prominent geographical and human landmarks in West and Central Africa, stretching as...
Read moreDetailsZong Massacre
The Zong Massacre is one of the most revealing incidents of the true nature of the transatlantic slave trade. This...
Read moreDetailsAbomey, southern Benin
The city of Abomey is located in the southern part of the Republic of Benin, on a plateau that forms...
Read moreDetailsIfẹ̀, an ancient city in south-western Nigeria
The city of Ifẹ̀, also known as Ile-Ife, is located in Osun State in southwestern Nigeria and holds an unparalleled...
Read moreDetailsRobben Island, South Africa
Robben Island, whose name means "island of sea dogs" or seals in Dutch, is located in Table Bay off the...
Read moreDetailsMount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in northeastern Tanzania, near the border with Kenya. It is the highest point in the African...
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