Ancient Kingdoms

Explore the great empires and kingdoms that flourished across Africa before colonial contact: from the wealth of Mali and Songhai, to the military power of Zulu and Buganda, to the architectural marvels of Great Zimbabwe and Kush.

How this Wealthy African King Shocked the World During his Pilgrimage to Mecca

The ruler of one of the wealthiest kingdoms in ancient Africa, Mansa Musa, led skillfully. Rooted in his faith, the devout Muslim took the already wealthy kingdom of Mali and

By Nondumiso H. Khumalo

/ 3 Mar 2022

How this Wealthy African King Shocked the World During his Pilgrimage to Mecca

How Belgium’s King Leopold Attained Ownership of the Largest Tract of Land in Africa Without Ever Visiting the Continent

In a bid to calm imminent conflicts between emerging imperial power Germany, France, and Belgium over the European race for colonialism in Africa, Chancellor of Germany Otto von Bismarck called

By Nondumiso H. Khumalo

/ 17 Feb 2022

How Belgium’s King Leopold Attained Ownership of the Largest Tract of Land in Africa Without Ever Visiting the Continent

Haile Selassie – a God to Some and a Despot to Others. Here is Why the Legacy of Ethiopia’s Last Emperor is Controversial.

Over the last 90 years, Emperor Haile Selassie's policies have divided Ethiopia. His legacy has sparked a lot of debate. Some people remember him as a kind emperor

By Steady Dzinduwa

/ 10 Feb 2022

Haile Selassie – a God to Some and a Despot to Others. Here is Why the Legacy of Ethiopia’s Last Emperor is Controversial.