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Scramble for Africa — The Berlin Conference To Divide Africa Ended On This Day In 1885

Berlin Conference of 1884–1885 was a Meeting at which the major European powers negotiated and claimed territories in Africa; The conference lasted 104 days, and ended on this day (26th) in February, 1885.

Victor Agunbiade: United States Navy Honours Nigerian For His Meritorious Service

The United States Navy has awarded a Nigerian officer, Lieutenant Victor Agunbiade, its medal of commendation for effectively managing its largest cash disbursing office' handling $45 million (N17 billion) in cash transaction. The US Navy said Agunbiade effectively managed its...

Shantaram Siddi: India Elects Its First Ever Lawmaker of African origin

An activist in India has become the first person from Siddhi community — a tiny African-origin ethnic group — to become a legislator in the country.

U.K. School Hires 10-Year-Old Nigerian Tech Prodigy As Its New Coding Instructor

A 10-year-old Nigerian girl, Emmanuella Oziofu Mayaki from Edo state has been hired to teach coding to pupils in her age group in Southfield Primary School in the United Kingdom. She is the teacher of the afterschool coding club. Emmanuella...

Eche Chinonso — Meet The Youngest Nigerian In The Guinness World Record

Chinonso Eche nicknamed '(Amazing Kid Eche), is a 12 year old boy from Warri in Delta State and the youngest Nigerian in the Guinness World Record. On November 14, 2019, Chinonso Eche, became a new entrant into the Guinness world...

South African Anti-apartheid Icon Andrew Mlangeni Dies at 95

Andrew Mlangeni, the last surviving anti-apartheid activist convicted with Nelson Mandela at South Africa's infamous Rivonia Trial, has died at 95.

Mafi Dove – The Ghanaian Village Where Childbirth Is A Taboo

In Ghana’s Mafi-Dove community in Central Tongu district of the Volta Region, located along the Accra-Aflao road, it's a taboo for a woman to give birth in the community.

Ethiopian Maids ‘Dumped’ in the Streets in Lebanon as COVID Hits

Ethiopian Maids 'Dumped' in the Streets in Lebanon as COVID Hits — Ethiopian mother Alemtsehay Nasir went to Lebanon dreaming that her maid’s job would let her earn money to make a better life for her young son.

Statue of British Imperialist Cecil Rhodes Decapitated in Cape Town

A statue of British imperialist Cecil Rhodes has been decapitated in Cape Town in South Africa. The statue had previously been targeted and was first vandalised in 2001.

Charles Egbu: Nigerian Professor Appointed Vice Chancellor Of Leeds Trinity University, UK

Charles Egbu: Nigerian Professor Appointed Vice Chancellor Of Leeds Trinity University, UK. He will take over from Professor Margaret who will step down after seven years as Vice-Chancellor.

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Bartolomé de las Casas: The Priest Who Fought to Free Native American and Proposed the Enslavement of Africans in Their Place

Few historical figures are as complex and controversial as Bartolomé de las Casas. Celebrated as one of the earliest...
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