Browsing: Africa

The European slave trade and the British Empire are so closely linked that you can’t discuss one without the other. Britain made a fortune from its…

Many African nations cut diplomatic and other ties with Israel after the 1973 Ramadan War (Yom Kippur War). However, many factors – from the desire for…

Africa does not need the world, the world needs Africa. It’s a simple message from the former African Union envoy to the U.S. Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao.…

France’s Macron has been throwing his latest tantrum – unable to accept that France’s former colonies no longer want to rely on the shoddy military ‘security’…

This hilarious meme couldn’t be any more accurate! As Africans, the British museum would feel right at home seeing as it houses stolen artefacts from the…

This week’s Wednesday Wisdom from the late author and thinker Maya Angelou (1928-2014) reminds us of the significance of history when trying to shape our future.…

The thing about colonial forces is that they often lack bravery. Knowing they are hated, they constantly have to watch their backs. British soldiers serving in…

Did you know that the two small island countries of Mauritius and Seychelles have the strongest passports in Africa? We break down why citizens of these…

Chinua Achebe’s reputation as one of Africa’s best writers rests firmly on these five novels. ‘Things Fall Apart’ is lauded for its importance, but Anthills of…

African countries may have gained their independence but those countries’ languages haven’t. Some schools still ban them, requiring students to use the language of former colonial…