The Lord’s Resistance Army Insurgence—1987

The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), led by Joseph Kony, has been behind one of the longest and most brutal conflicts in Uganda and its neighboring countries. This conflict has displaced nearly two million people and killed thousands. The LRA started its rebellion

The Role Of African Soldiers In World Wars

World War I and World War II are often told from a European and American perspective, focusing mainly on the contributions and experiences of their forces. However, this viewpoint overlooks a significant and often underappreciated group: African soldiers. European colonial powers recruited

The Development And Spread Of The Rastafari Movement In Africa

Rastafari, occasionally called Rastafarianism, is an Abrahamic religion that developed in Jamaica during the 1930s and has since expanded into a global cultural and spiritual phenomenon. While it originated in the Caribbean, its expansion throughout Africa is an important aspect of its story. The piece examines Rastafari’s origins, key principles, and spread to Africa. It also looks

When And Where Did Our Species Originate?

The quest to unravel the origins of the human race has captivated researchers and academics for centuries. Extensive investigations have led to a resounding and incontrovertible revelation: Africa serves as the birthplace of humanity. Often heralded as the cradle of humankind, this continent has yielded pivotal discoveries

The Battle Of Adwa: When Ethiopia Crushed Italy!

The Battle of Adwa, which took place on March 1, 1896, was a significant military clash in northern Ethiopia between Emperor Menilek II‘s Ethiopian army and Italian forces. This battle marked a critical moment in Ethiopian History and had broader implications for

The Great Migration: History & Facts (1910-1970)

The Great Migration was a significant movement of people in the history of the United States. Roughly six million Black people migrated from the American South to the Northern, Midwestern, and Western states during the period of 1910s to 1970s. The primary

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