Articles Index
South Africa's National Holidays
The significance of South Africa's national holidays.
Jomo Kenyatta
First president of Kenya and prominent independence leader. Born into dominant Kikuyu culture, Kenyatta became its most famous interpreter of Kikuyu traditions through his book Facing Mount Kenya. Part 1 of his biography, from his early days to his political awakening.
The Rwandan Genocide -- Part 1
Why was there such strong antagonism between the Hutu and Tutsi in Rwanda? What Role did European colonization play? Was the 1994 genocide the first outbreak of violence? Find out more about the origins of the Rwandan Genocide.
The Rwandan Genocide -- Part 2
When the plane carrying President Juvénal Habyarimana of Rwanda and President Cyprien Ntaryamira of Burundi was brought down by a missile on its approach to Kigali airport on 6 April 1994 it signaled the start of what in now known as the Rwandan Genocide.
Jomo Kenyatta
Part 3 of his biography, from the Mau Mau Rebellion to his Presidency.
Jomo Kenyatta
First president of Kenya and prominent independence leader. Born into dominant Kikuyu culture, Kenyatta became its most famous interpreter of Kikuyu traditions through his book Facing Mount Kenya. Part 2 of his biography, from his political awakening to the Mau Mau Rebellion.
The Jameson Raid, December 1985
The Jameson Raid was an ineffective attempt to overthrow President Paul Kruger of the Transvaal Republic in December 1895.
Jomo Kenyatta Quotes
A Selection of Quotes by Jomo Kenyatta
This Day in African History: 10 January
A chronicle of events in African history on 10 January.
Jean-Bédel Bokassa Quotes
A Selection of Quotes by Jean-Bédel Bokassa
Monet in Africa
The impact of light in Algeria on the Impressionist painter Claude Monet.
Julius Kambarage Nyerere Quotes
A Selection of Quotes by Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Julius Kambarage Nyerere
A Biography of Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the father of Tanzania.
Text of the Pretoria Minute
Agreement which led to the ANC's unilateral suspension of the armed struggle, and thus movement towards and end of Apartheid.
Helen Suzman
Helen Suzman -- South African politician and anti-Apartheid activist who spent thirteen years as the lone liberal opposition MP to the Apartheid era National Party
Quotes About Helen Suzman
A Selection of Quotes About Anti-Apartheid Activist Helen Suzman
Quotes: Idi Amin Dada
A selection of quotes by Idi Amin Dada, president of Uganda from 25 January 1971 to 13 April 1979.
Stephen Bantu (Steve) Biko
A short biography of Steve Biko, founder and martyr of the Black Consciousness movement in South Africa.
Biography: Idi Amin Dada
Idi Amin, who became known as the 'Butcher of Uganda' for his brutal, despotic rule whilst president of Uganda in the 1970s, is possibly the most notorious of all Africa's post-independence dictators. Find out more in this biography.
Edward Frederick Mutesa II
Edward Frederick Mutesa was the first president of a newly independent Uganda and the kabaka (king) of the BaGanda people. He was deposed by Apolo Milton Obote in 1966, after which he went into exile in Britain.
Kings African Rifles (KAR)
History of the King's African Rifles, a British Regiment which recruited soldiers from East Africa and saw action in both World Wars.
This Day in African History: 28 July
A chronicle of events in African history on 28 July
Quotes by Wangari Maathai
Quotes by Wangari Maathai on colonialism, politics, and independence.
Daniel Francois Malan
A biography of DF Malan, first prime minister of South Africa Apartheid regime
Daniel Francois Malan
A biography of DF Malan, first prime minister of South Africa Apartheid regime