Articles Index
Slave Laws in South Africa
It is a popular misconception that slavery in South Africa was mild compared to America and the European colonies in the Far East. This is not so, and punishments meted out could be very harsh.
René-Auguste Caillié
A biography of the French explorer René-Auguste Caillié, the first European to visit and return from Timbuktu, once believed by Europeans to be a semi-mythical 'city-of-gold'.
Quotes: René-Auguste Caillié
A selection of quotes by the French explorer René-Auguste Caillié, the first European to visit and return from Timbuktu, once believed by Europeans to be a semi-mythical 'city-of-gold'.
Biography: Sir Seretse Khama
A biography of Sir Seretse Khama, African nationalist leader and first president of Botswana.
Biography: Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberia's 'Iron Lady'
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, described by some of her rivals as an Americo-Liberian, the descendant of Liberia's ex-American-slave colonists, has reached the pinnacle o her political career. Awaiting the results of an investigation into alleged (by her main political rival George Weah) election fraud, Johnson-Sirleaf could become Africa's first elected woman president. Find out more…
Alphabetical List of African Members of the Commonwealth of Nations
A list of when various African countries joined the Commonwealth of Nations.
Chronological List of African Members of the Commonwealth of Nations
A list of when various African countries joined the Commonwealth of Nations.
Henrik Verwoerd's response to Harold Macmillan's "Wind of Change" Speech
Prime Minister Henrik Verwoerd responded to Harold Macmillan's "Wind of Change" speech by pushing forward the rights of white men in Africa and was met with applause from the members of South Africa's Parliament.
Biography: Carl Peters
Carl Peters was a German explorer, journalist and philosopher, instrumental in the founding of German East Africa and helped create the European "Scramble for Africa". Despite being vilified for cruelty to Africans and removed from office, he was later praised by Kaiser Wilhelm II and was considered a German hero by Hitler.
TRC Finding on Former President PW Botha
Finding on Former President PW Botha, as given in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report, Volume Five, Chapter Six: Findings and Conclusions, section 102.
Timeline: Slavery in the Cape Colony
Many South Africans are the descendants of slaves brought to the Cape Colony from 1653 until 1822. Follow the main events in this period of South Africa's history in this timeline.
Ethiopian Proverbs
Much of Africa's history has been passed on through the generations orally. One consequence of this is that morals and lessons have been crystallized in the form of proverbs. Here is a collection of proverbs attributed to the people of Ethiopia.
Kenyan Proverbs
Much of Africa's history has been passed on through the generations orally. One consequence of this is that traditional wisdom has been crystallized in the form of proverbs. Here is a collection of proverbs from Kenya.
Zulu Proverbs
Much of Africa's history has been passed on through the generations orally. One consequence of this is that traditional wisdom has been crystallized in the form of proverbs. Here is a collection of proverbs attributed to the Zulu of South Africa.
Yoruba Proverbs
Much of Africa's history has been passed on through the generations orally. One consequence of this is that morals and lessons have been crystallized in the form of proverbs. Here is a collection of proverbs attributed to the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
Cape Town's Infamous Robben Island
A short history of island that housed the most notorious prison of the South African apartheid regime.
Biography: Mungo Park
Mungo Park, a Scottish surgeon and explorer, was sent out by the 'Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior of Africa' to discover the course of the River Niger. Having achieved a degree of fame from his first trip, carried out alone and on foot, he returned to Africa with a party of 40 Europeans, all of whom lost their lives in the adventure.
Quotes: Stephen (Steve) Bantu Biko
A selection of quotes by Steve Biko
Types of Slavery in Africa
Types of Slavery in Africa - What Kinds of Slavery Existed in Africa?
Quotes: Rwandan Genocide
A Selection of Quotes About The Rwandan Genocide.
A Brief History of Cameroon
A brief introduction to the history of Cameroon from the time of early humans to the present day.
A Brief History of Guinea - Part 2
A brief introduction to the history of Guinea from the time of early humans to the present day. Part 2 - President Lansana Conte Takes Charge
A Brief History of Kenya
A brief introduction to the history of Kenya from the time of early humans to the present day.
A Brief History of Guinea - Part 1
A brief introduction to the history of Guinea from the time of early humans to the present day. Part 1 - Kingdoms to Independence
A Brief History of Equatorial Guinea
A brief introduction to the history of Equatorial Guinea from the time of early humans to the present day.