Category: Africa History
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Beyond the Bronzes: What Ile-Ife Reveals About African Ingenuity
Read article →: Beyond the Bronzes: What Ile-Ife Reveals About African IngenuityThe story of Ile-Ife is about more than remarkable sculptures. Its art, indigenous glassmaking and trading connections invite a deeper conversation about African ingenuity,…
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Fault Lines and Shockwaves: Ethnicity, Greed and Regional Fallout in Liberian Wars
Read article →: Fault Lines and Shockwaves: Ethnicity, Greed and Regional Fallout in Liberian WarsThe Liberian civil wars were never confined to Liberia alone. Fueled by ethnic tensions, regional rivalries, and the ruthless pursuit of profit, the wars…
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Power and Betrayal: How Taylor, Doe and Johnson Drove Liberia into War
Read article →: Power and Betrayal: How Taylor, Doe and Johnson Drove Liberia into WarIn the crucible of Liberia’s descent into civil war, three names loom large: Charles Taylor, Samuel Doe, and Prince Johnson. What began as a…
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From Ile-Ife to Benin: The Story of Two Bronze Legacies
Read article →: From Ile-Ife to Benin: The Story of Two Bronze LegaciesFor centuries, the kingdoms of Ife and Benin produced some of the most extraordinary bronze artworks the world has ever seen—masterpieces of power, ritual,…
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North Carolina Declares June 14 as Igbo Day: Honoring Heritage, Unity, and Legacy
Read article →: North Carolina Declares June 14 as Igbo Day: Honoring Heritage, Unity, and LegacyOn May 21, 2025, North Carolina made history as Governor Josh Stein officially proclaimed June 14 as “Igbo Day,” honoring the cultural heritage and…
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Cape Republic: Could Africa Soon Welcome Its Newest Country?
Read article →: Cape Republic: Could Africa Soon Welcome Its Newest Country?As discontent with national governance grows, a rising chorus in South Africa’s Western Cape is calling for independence. Advocates argue that decades of mismanagement,…
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South Sudan: A Dream of Freedom Trapped in Endless Conflict
Read article →: South Sudan: A Dream of Freedom Trapped in Endless ConflictSouth Sudan’s independence in 2011 was hailed as a rare triumph of self-determination. Yet, beneath the celebrations lay deep-seated ethnic divisions, fragile governance, and…
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IBB, June 12, and Nigeria’s History: Truth or Revisionism?
Read article →: IBB, June 12, and Nigeria’s History: Truth or Revisionism?The annulment of the June 12 election plunged Nigeria into chaos, triggering widespread protests and a brutal military crackdown. In Journey in Service, Babangida…
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Rwanda’s Hidden Agenda in the DRC Conflict
Read article →: Rwanda’s Hidden Agenda in the DRC ConflictThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again at the center of a brutal conflict, with the resurgence of the M23 rebel group…
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Kano’s History: The Igbo Factor in Intergroup Relations and Commerce
Read article →: Kano’s History: The Igbo Factor in Intergroup Relations and CommerceThe rich and complex history of intergroup relations in Nigeria is filled with stories of resilience, cooperation, and occasional tension. One such tale is…
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ANC, DA, and IFP Coalition in South Africa: A New Era Under Ramaphosa
Read article →: ANC, DA, and IFP Coalition in South Africa: A New Era Under RamaphosaYesterday 19th June 2024, Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in once again as President of South Africa, but this time under a unique political landscape.…
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Path to State Police in Nigeria: Learning from History and Global Models
Read article →: Path to State Police in Nigeria: Learning from History and Global ModelsThe concept of state police in Nigeria has traversed a tumultuous journey through history, reflecting a nation grappling with its various challenges and aspirations.…
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Beyond the Binary: Soyinka’s Nobel and Achebe’s Legacy
Read article →: Beyond the Binary: Soyinka’s Nobel and Achebe’s LegacyIn the story of African literature, Wole Soyinka and Chinua Achebe are often spoken of together—two giants who reshaped global perceptions of the continent…
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January 15, 1966 Coup in Nigeria and Ethnic Dynamics
Read article →: January 15, 1966 Coup in Nigeria and Ethnic DynamicsThe January 15, 1966 coup in Nigeria remains a highly contentious and debated event in the country’s history. At the heart of the controversy…
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Apartheid: South Africa’s Scars and Lessons
Read article →: Apartheid: South Africa’s Scars and LessonsApartheid, a system of racial segregation and oppression in South Africa, emerged from centuries of colonialism and exploitation, fueled by economic interests and prejudice.…
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Yoruba Resilience: Story of Cultural Continuity in Americas
Read article →: Yoruba Resilience: Story of Cultural Continuity in AmericasMillions of Yoruba people were enslaved and transported to the Americas from Nigeria and West Africa. Despite harsh treatment, they maintained their language, religion,…
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West Africa’s Coup Conundrum: Is Democracy Losing Ground?
Read article →: West Africa’s Coup Conundrum: Is Democracy Losing Ground?Recent military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea have raised concerns about the stability of Western-style democracies in West Africa. However, the region’s…
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One-Sided Story and Nigerian Civil War
Read article →: One-Sided Story and Nigerian Civil WarThe Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, was a tragic chapter in the history of Nigeria, lasting from July 6, 1967,…
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Religious, Cultural, and Ethnic Bias: Impact on Nigeria’s Polity
Read article →: Religious, Cultural, and Ethnic Bias: Impact on Nigeria’s PolityIn Nigeria, the convergence of religious, cultural, and ethnic identities has played a significant role in shaping the nation’s political landscape. While diversity should…
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Load Shedding in South Africa: Causes and Consequences
Read article →: Load Shedding in South Africa: Causes and ConsequencesLoad shedding is a term that has become all too familiar to the people of South Africa. It refers to a process of rotating…
