Biographies of Historical Figures
Biographies of significant figures from throughout Africa's history. Study the lives of explorers, rulers, artists, warriors, and thinkers who had a prominent role in the development of the continent.
Luís de Almeida Cabral
A Biography of the Guinea-Bissau Leader Luís Cabral
A Biography of the Guinea-Bissau Leader Luís Cabral
Sonni Ali
The West African monarch who ruled Songhai from 1464 to 1492. Sonni Ali expanded a small kingdom along the Niger River into one of medieval Africa's greatest empires.
The West African monarch who ruled Songhai from 1464 to 1492. Sonni Ali expanded a small kingdom along the Niger River into one of medieval Africa's greatest empires.
Jean-Bédel Bokassa Quotes
A Selection of Quotes by Jean-Bédel Bokassa
A Selection of Quotes by Jean-Bédel Bokassa
Idi Amin Dada
Idi Amin, who became known as the 'Butcher of Uganda' for his brutal, despotic rule whilst president of country in the 1970s, is possibly the most notorious of all Africa's post-independence dictators.
Idi Amin, who became known as the 'Butcher of Uganda' for his brutal, despotic rule whilst president of country in the 1970s, is possibly the most notorious of all Africa's post-independence dictators.
Quotes: Idi Amin Dada
A selection of quotes by Idi Amin Dada, president of Uganda from 25 January 1971 to 13 April 1979.
A selection of quotes by Idi Amin Dada, president of Uganda from 25 January 1971 to 13 April 1979.
Idi Amin Timeline
Key Events in the Life of Idi Amin Dada.
Key Events in the Life of Idi Amin Dada.
Sir Seretse Khama
Sir Seretse Khama, the first president of Botswana and a highly regarded nationalist leader, guided his country to political and economic independence.
Sir Seretse Khama, the first president of Botswana and a highly regarded nationalist leader, guided his country to political and economic independence.
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.
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.
Louis-Hurbert Lyautey
A brief biography of the first French Resident General of Morocco.
A brief biography of the first French Resident General of Morocco.
Thomas Joseph Mboya
Tom Mboya was a Kenyan trade unionist and statesman. Earmarked as Jomo Kenyatta's successor, Mboya was assassinated six years into independence, sparking tribal unrest between Kenyatta's Kikuyu supporters and Mboya's Luo.
Tom Mboya was a Kenyan trade unionist and statesman. Earmarked as Jomo Kenyatta's successor, Mboya was assassinated six years into independence, sparking tribal unrest between Kenyatta's Kikuyu supporters and Mboya's Luo.
Cetshwayo kaMpande
Cetshwayo was the last king of an independent Zulu nation. His warriors defeated the British at Isandlwana, only to be later subdued at oNdini. Cetshwayo returned to Zululand after a short exile to rule briefly before defeat by his rival Zibhebhu.
Cetshwayo was the last king of an independent Zulu nation. His warriors defeated the British at Isandlwana, only to be later subdued at oNdini. Cetshwayo returned to Zululand after a short exile to rule briefly before defeat by his rival Zibhebhu.
Quotes: Cetshwayo kaMpande
A selection of quotes by or about Cetshwayo kaMpande.
A selection of quotes by or about Cetshwayo kaMpande.
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.
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.
Julius Kambarage Nyerere
A Biography of Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the father of Tanzania.
A Biography of Julius Kambarage Nyerere, the father of Tanzania.
Julius Kambarage Nyerere Quotes
A Selection of Quotes by Julius Kambarage Nyerere
A Selection of Quotes by Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Danie Theron
Danie Theron was a true patriot -- believing in the just and divine right of the Boer to stand against British interference.
Danie Theron was a true patriot -- believing in the just and divine right of the Boer to stand against British interference.
Herman Animba Toivo ja Toivo
Herman Toivo ja Toivo, one of the co-founders of the South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO), may be considered to be the father of the Namibian independence struggle. Toivo stayed in South West Africa to face imprisonment...
Herman Toivo ja Toivo, one of the co-founders of the South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO), may be considered to be the father of the Namibian independence struggle. Toivo stayed in South West Africa to face imprisonment...
Photo Gallery of African Leaders
Browse through this photo gallery of African Leaders.
Browse through this photo gallery of African Leaders.