INTRODUCTION TO THE ZAGWE DYNASTY
The Zagwe Dynasty (1000 -1270 CE) succeeded the Aksumite Empire (100 – 940 CE). It …
Culture
The “forgotten city” that has been discovered in Ethiopia
Very recently, in June 2017, archaeologists uncovered a ‘forgotten city’ in eastern Ethiopia, dating back to the tenth century. The …
Kanem-Bornu: ‘The Longest Empire in African History’
(Much of this information is taken from an article by Vincent Hiribarren, which can be found here)
The Kanem …
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, …
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 …
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 …
How to take better photos by just using your Smartphone
In the last couple of years, photography and technology have changed a lot. The way we experience photography through computers, …
Easy tips for improving your photography of landscape pictures
It can happen to everybody. You see a beautiful landscape and you want to capture the moment – but your …
Women in African agriculture: How improving women’s rights helps the agricultural sector
AGRICULTURE IN AFRICA
The agriculture sector is a vital part of African society and the African economy. According to the …
How to find an interesting subject for your photography
Sometimes it takes a while to find out what it is that interests you the most and what you enjoy …