The day Africa almost became United States of Africa under a Union Government
The dream of a united Africa started way before the formulation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963 following an intervention by the King of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie…
King Shark, one of the greatest African rulers who fought European invasion in Africa
The Dahomey Kingdom — present-day Benin — During the 18th and 19th centuries, it was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Africa. The nation had one of Africa’s biggest…
100 years ago African-Americans marched down 5th Avenue to declare that black lives matter
The only sounds were those of muffled drums, the shuffling of feet and the gentle sobs of some of the estimated 20,000 onlookers. The women and children wore all white….
How an African Airline Helped the Allies in WW2
Back in January 1943, it cost just $6 for Franklin D. Roosevelt to fly from Washington, D.C., to Casablanca, Morocco, where he and Winston Churchill decided to impose unconditional surrender…
Did Leopold II write a letter to missionaries on how to use Christianity to the white man’s benefit in Africa?
Did Leopold II write a letter to missionaries on how to use Christianity to the white man’s benefit in Africa?
Nigeria celebrates 59th independence anniversary
Africa’s economic giant Nigeria is celebrating 59 years of independence to commemorate its freedom from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. The country was invaded by British forces in…
THE BIOGRAPHY OF OSAGYEFO DR KWAME NKRUMAH
September 21 is Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. The Day is celebrated in Ghana to commemorate the birth, legacy, achievements and vision of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the country’s first president…