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Religion, Myths, Witchcraft, and Sacred Sites

Africa isn't home only to traditional religions, but has many followers of Christianity and Islam. There are also numerous ancient sacred sites, such as the Mud Mosque of Djenné, Mali.
African Myths of Origin by Stephen Belcher
Read a review of the book “African Myths of Origin”, which is a collation of traditional African myths from across the continent.
Book Review: The History of Islam in Africa
The Islamic faith and Muslims have played a crucial role in the development of Africa, not only in North Africa and West Africa where it is still the dominant religion, but also in East and Southern Africa. Read this review...

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