Land Below the Sahara" explores the complex history and geography of Africa, particularly focusing on the impact of European colonization and the subsequent rise of independent nations.

As Mozambique nears 50 years of independence, its ruling party clings to power amid political turmoil, contested elections, ...

She was once called “the most dangerous woman in Africa.” But Andrée Blouin, who took part in multiple struggles for independence across Africa in the 1950s and 1960s, described herself as an ...

Seven post-independence African heads of state have studied at the school: including three presidents of Ghana – Kwame Nkrumah, Hilla Limann and John Atta Mills; two presidents of Kenya – Jomo ...

The Independent is trusted by Americans across ... If UK drinkers assume South Africa lacks history, they need only look to Vin de Constance. First produced in the 17th century, it became one ...

Yet, like many women in African history, her contributions faded into ... documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d'État about DRC independence leader Patrice Lumumba. She worked as his speechwriter ...