Historical Readings
Historical readings on African events from African scholars and experts.
Historic 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...
Read moreDetailsKumbi Saleh, the capital of the ancient Ghana Empire
Kumbi Saleh, whose current ruins lie in southeastern Mauritania, is an archaeological testament to the greatness of the ancient Ghana...
Read moreDetailsKano, an ancient city in northern Nigeria
Kano is located in the northern part of Nigeria and is one of the oldest and most prominent urban centers...
Read moreDetailsAgadez, historic city in Niger
Agadez is a historic city located in northern Niger that stands as a silent witness to centuries of trade and...
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