African History Glossary - H

Harkis
Harkis is an Algerian word introduced during the Algerian War of Independence.

Hieroglyph
What are ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs?

Hijra
Find out more about the Islamic year and calendar as used in Africa

Hintsa
Chief of the Gcaleka people and paramount chief of the Xhosa from 1804.

Historical Linguistics
Find out more about Historical Linguistics.

Hunter-Gatherer
Who are Hunter-Gatherers?

Hxaro
What is Hxaro?