This 1935 map of Africa is more than just a historical artifact—it’s a window into the past. As we unroll its fragile pages, we embark on a journey to understand Africa’s vast and varied history. From ...

For the first time ever, Henry Lovejoy, a CU Boulder history professor, has mapped the boundaries of a fallen African kingdom best known for its role in the Atlantic slave trade. During its reign, the ...

Back in 2012, pressure on Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, by donor countries including America preceded a swift ouster from Goma of M23 by UN peacekeepers. That scenario seems less likely this time ...

It often appears un-labelled on world maps. Moreover ... However, decades of history brought us to this hostile reality. When Africa was carved up in the late 1800s Western Sahara came under ...

Africa is the world’s second largest continent and contains over 50 countries. Africa is in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean in the east, the South ...