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Ethnic Groups of Djibouti
The Afar, or Denakil, are the second largest ethnic group in Djibouti. They speak version of Saho (known as Saho-Afar) which is one of the language groups of the Eastern Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. They are identified with sparsely populated areas to the north and west of the Gulf of Tadjoura…
The Life of Yusuf Karamanli
Yusuf Karamanli Pasha, ruler of Tripoli was in command of a fleet of corsairs which were the scourge of the Mediterranean. But one state was preparing to stand against him -- the USA
Tripolitan War of 1801-05
When the United States of America gained independence from Great Britain there was an unexpected problem - piracy. In 1783, the same year that the Treaty of Paris was signed, corsairs from the Barbary States began to attack American shipping in the Mediterranean. Part 3 Bringing the war to a close.
Tripolitan War of 1801-05
When the United States of America gained independence from Great Britain there was an unexpected problem - piracy. In 1783, the same year that the Treaty of Paris was signed, corsairs from the Barbary States began to attack American shipping in the Mediterranean. Part 2 Attack on Derna.
Tripolitan War of 1801-05
When the United States of America gained independence from Great Britain there was an unexpected problem - piracy. In 1783, the same year that the Treaty of Paris was signed, corsairs from the Barbary States began to attack American shipping in the Mediterranean. Part 1 of the story of the Tripolitan War.
The Life of Yusuf Karamanli
Yusuf Karamanli (also known as Yusuf ibn Ali Karamanli) was the Pasha of Tripoli from 1795 to 1832, particularly during the time of the Barbary Pirate Wars with the USA, and the US attacks on Tripoli and Derna.
Biography of Mpande kaSenzangakhona
Biography of Mpande kaSenzangakhona. King of the Zulu nation from 1840 to 1872 -- the longest reigning Zulu king.
Biography of the Zulu King Cetshwayo kaMpande
Biography of Cetshwayo kaMpande, the last king of an independent Zulu nation (1872-1879). Part 3 - Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
Biography of the Zulu King Cetshwayo kaMpande
Biography of Cetshwayo kaMpande, the last king of an independent Zulu nation (1872-1879). Part 2 - Battle of Ndondakusuka
Biography of the Zulu King Cetshwayo kaMpande
Biography of Cetshwayo kaMpande, the last king of an independent Zulu nation (1872-1879). Part 1: Heir to the throne
Cetshwayo kaMpande Quotes
A selection of quotes by (or about) Cetshwayo kaMpande, the last ruler of an independent Zulu nation.
Kordofanian Language Family
The Kordofanian language Family is a branch of the Niger-Congo family. It is located in Nuba Hills of Kordofan, Sudan.
Guthrie's Classification of Bantu Languages -- Geographical Distribution
A map showing Malcolm Guthrie's proposed geographical distribution of Bantu languages in Africa.
Colors of Ancient Egypt
Color in Ancient Egypt
Trade Across the Sahara
Between the 11th and 15th centuries West Africa was a major trading region, exporting goods to Europe, Arabia, India, and China across the Sahara Desert.
Origins of the trans-Atlantic slave trade
Portuguese exploration and trade: 1450-1500.
School Enrollment in Apartheid South Africa
Data on School Enrollment for Blacks and Whites in South Africa in 1982.
The 'Scorpion' Macehead - a Description and Explanation
A description of the 'Scorpion' Macehead - What is the 'Scorpion' Macehead?
Where Do You Find Hieroglyphs?
Hieroglyphs, the writing system of ancient Egypt, were used only by an elite – it is estimated that only 0.4 % of the population could read during the Pharaonic period. But where and how, exactly, were they used?
World War II in Africa Timeline: July 1940
One month into war in Africa and both sides were testing the waters – the British had to deal with the potential threat of a French fleet under the command of Germany, whereas Italy was looking to secure its position in East Africa…
World War II in Africa Timeline: June 1940
When Italy declared war against Britain and France in June 1940 it seemed inevitable that the conflict would come to Africa – Italy wanted an empire, and it was only on the African continent that it would be able to achieve such conquest. But even with Britain's pre-emptive forays into Libya, the war was slow to start…