Second Italo-Ethiopian War: Fast Facts Also known as: The Second Italo-Abyssinian War or the Italian Invasion or the Ethiopian War Date: October 1935 – February 1937 Result of the war:...
Nana Yaa Asantewaa was a prominent queen of the Ashanti Empire of the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana). Her immense contributions to the fight for independence of the Ashanti Confederacy proved...
Situated in the heart of West Africa between the 17th and 20th centuries was the Kingdom of Dahomey, renowned for its formidable army, which contained some of the fiercest warriors...
Arthur Wharton’s life and achievement have inspired many black soccer players over the years. He was probably the reason why players such as Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé), George Weah,...
Tippu Tip was a successful ivory and brutal slave trader whose famous expeditions saw him rise to become the leader of Arab traders in Africa. For several years, he ensured...