The Aksumite Empire (100 – 940 AD), also known as the Kingdom of Axum, was described by the Persian prophet …
Culture
Education for All- UNESCO Education Initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa
Education is vital ingredient for the development and wellbeing of countries. Since education has endless benefits, it is a universal …
Female Genital Mutilation and its Harmful Consequences
WHAT IS FEMALE GENDER MUTILATION (FGM)?
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is any action that intentionally damages female genitals for no …
A Short History of the Ancient Kingdom of Da’amat (980 – 400 BC)
Da’amat (980 – 400 BC) was the first Kingdom in Ethiopia. This region is important to world history because scientists …
A Short History of the Mali Empire (1235 – 1600 AD)
The Mali Empire (1235 – 1600 AD) was one of the greatest African Empires. At the time, it had the …
Why victim blaming in sexual offences is not acceptable
Rape is any form of non-consensual sexual intercourse. Rape is recognized as a criminal act in most countries. It is …
A Short History of the early Ghana Empire (300 – 1200 AD)
The Ghana Empire started in 300 AD in Western Africa. It is also called the Wagadou Empire. The Ghana Empire …
The Africa Cup of Nations: Game on in Gabon!
This week the eyes of the footballing world once again turn to Africa for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, …
A Short History of the Swahili Coast
The Swahili Coast is a 1,800 mile long stretch of coastline in East Africa, made up of the modern nations …
A Series of African Proverbs about the Meaning of “Home”
Africa has a rich, oral culture. A big part of this is the use of proverbs. These are well-known sayings …