(Much of this information is taken from an article by Vincent Hiribarren, which can be found here)
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A Short History of the Kingdom of Kongo
The Kingdom of Kongo was one of the most powerful states in Central Africa. Kongo was founded in around 1390, …
What makes good governance? #6 in series: The media and free speech
THE MANY WAYS OF JUDGING GOVERNANCE
Governance can sometimes be good for people and sometimes it can harm them. There …
What is the carbon cycle?
WHAT IS THE CARBON CYCLE?
Carbon is an ‘element’. This is a type of atom that has specific properties. Atoms …
Can electricity be dangerous and how can we safely use it?
CAN ELECTRICITY BE DANGEROUS?
Electricity can be dangerous if not handled properly. Water can carry electricity easily because it has …
Ghana, Mali and Songhai: What makes these West African empires special?
(The following is my interpretation of Roderick McIntosh’s book, The Peoples of the Middle Niger: The Island of Gold, first …
How can we define time and why does it help us to know?
WHAT IS A MEASUREMENT OF TIME?
A measurement of time is the number of counts of time that passes between …
The advantages of breastfeeding for the mother and child
HOW DOES BREASTFEEDING HELP THE BABY?
Many mothers choose to breastfeed their children. The amount of time they do this …
What is infant mortality and how can it be reduced?
WHAT IS INFANT MORTALITY?
Infant mortality is when a child dies before they are 1. It is measured by infant …
Africans in the world: Explorers, traders and pilgrims
In the fourteenth century, two major expeditions set out from the Mali Empire in West Africa, which was reaching the …