John Hawkins was an English naval commander and merchant who played a significant role in the early development of English involvement in the transatlantic slave trade during the 16th century.
Vincent Ogé was a remarkable figure in the history of Haiti, who played a pivotal role in the struggle for equality and freedom during the turbulent times of the late 18th century. His valiant efforts, though ultimately unsuccessful, laid...
In the aftermath of Guinea's vote for independence, France ignored Guinea's request for diplomatic recognition and launched a deliberate campaign to dismantle and destroy the infrastructure and resources they had developed within the country.
Lothar von Trotha, a German general, is infamously remembered as the architect of the first genocide of the 20th century, which unfolded in Namibia. Serving as the commander of German forces in German South-West Africa (now Namibia) during the early 1900s, von Trotha led a brutal campaign against the indigenous Herero and Nama peoples.
Fearing that black literacy would prove a threat to the slave system, whites in many colonies instituted laws forbidding slaves to learn to read or write and making it a crime for others to teach them.
Lena Baker was an African American maid in Cuthbert, Georgia, USA, who was unfairly convicted of killing her white rapist employer, Ernest Knight. In 1945, she was executed by electrocution, making her the only woman in Georgia's history to have been put to death in this manner.
Giuseppe Ferlini was an Italian combat medic turned explorer and treasure hunter, well known for having raided and desecrated several ancient pyramids of Meroë in Sudan.
Septimius Severus was the first African-born Roman emperor, who ruled from 193-211 CE. He was born in the North African city of Leptis Magna, which is located in present-day Libya.
Pata Seca, also known as Roque José Florêncio, was an enslaved African in Brazil whose existence centered around his role as a breeder. He was purchased with the sole purpose of producing offspring for the benefit of his owner.
The African continent is home to a diverse array of nations, each with its own rich history, culture, and government. In this comprehensive list, we present the African countries alongside their respective capitals
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