Fighting Slavery With Suicide: The Fascinating Story of Africa’s Kru People
The Kru or Kroo are a West African ethnic group who are indigenous to eastern Liberia. During the Slave trade era, they were also infamous amongst early European slave raiders as being especially averse to capture
The Mbuti People Of Congo And Their Sister Exchange Form Of Marriage
In the Mbuti tribe, marriage is by sister exchange: Based on reciprocal exchange, men from other bands exchange sisters or other females in his...
Slavery Abolition Act 1833: Slavery Was Abolished Throughout The British Empire On This Day
The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 that abolished slavery in most British colonies, freeing more than 800,000 enslaved Africans in the Caribbean and South Africa and making the purchase or ownership of slaves illegal
According To Reputation Poll International (PI), These Are The 100 Most Reputable Africans In 2020
Reputation Poll International, a leading global reputation-management firm, has released the 2020 list of 100 Most Reputable Africans.
The list features 47 women and 53...
Ndubisi Egbo — The Nigerian Coach Who Overcame Racism To Guide His Team To UEFA Champions League
The first African coach to take a team to the European Champions League, Ndubisi Egbo of Albanian side KF Tirana, has spoken of the...
Nigerian Born Author, Irenosen Okojie, Wins The Caine Prize For ‘Stunning’ Short Story
A Nigerian Born Author, Irenosen Okojie has won the AKO Caine prize for 'Stunning' short story Grace Jones.
The Nigerian-British writer won the £10,000 award...
Scramble for Africa — The Berlin Conference To Divide Africa Ended On This Day In 1885
Berlin Conference of 1884–1885 was a Meeting at which the major European powers negotiated and claimed territories in Africa; The conference lasted 104 days, and ended on this day (26th) in February, 1885.
Victor Agunbiade: United States Navy Honours Nigerian For His Meritorious Service
The United States Navy has awarded a Nigerian officer, Lieutenant Victor Agunbiade, its medal of commendation for effectively managing its largest cash disbursing office'...
Culture
The Mbuti People Of Congo And Their Sister Exchange Form Of Marriage
In the Mbuti tribe, marriage is by sister exchange: Based on reciprocal exchange, men from other bands exchange sisters...
Bizarre
South African Settlements Named ‘Covid-19’ and ‘Sanitiser’
A community in a newly formed informal settlement near the South African city of Cape Town has given the pandemic a new twist and named their area Covid-19.
Society & Culture
Savika – The Extremely Dangerous Traditional Bull Wrestling Culture in Madagascar
In the island country of Madagascar, there exists an incredible and little-known form of bullfighting called 'Savika'.
Society & Culture
Mafi Dove – The Ghanaian Village Where Childbirth Is A Taboo
In Ghana’s Mafi-Dove community in Central Tongu district of the Volta Region, located along the Accra-Aflao road, it's a taboo for a woman to give birth in the community.
Society & Culture
Ethiopian Maids ‘Dumped’ in the Streets in Lebanon as COVID Hits
Ethiopian Maids 'Dumped' in the Streets in Lebanon as COVID Hits — Ethiopian mother Alemtsehay Nasir went to Lebanon dreaming that her maid’s job would let her earn money to make a better life for her young son.
Bizarre
Cows for AK-47 — Nigerian State Offers Repentant Bandits Cows for AK-47s
In an attempt to encourage Bandits to give up a life of crime and live a normal life as responsible citizens, Zamfara state Governor Bello Matawalle has offered to give Repentant bandits two cows for every AK-47 they surrender.
History
Nigerian Civil War Officially Ended On This Day When Biafra Disbanded and Joined Nigeria
The Nigerian civil war officially ended on this day after almost 2 and half years of fighting when the Republic of Biafra disbanded and rejoined Nigeria.
History
Albert John Luthuli – Africa’s First Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Died On This Day After Being Struck By A Train
Albert John Luthuli was a South African teacher, activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, and politician. He was the first person of African heritage to...
History
“Dick Tiger” — Meet The First African to be Inducted Into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
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Richard Ihetu aka Dick Tiger was a Nigerian-born professional boxer who held the World Middleweight and World Light Heavyweight Championships in the 1950's and also the first African to be Inducted into the international boxing hall of fame.
History
Nigerian Civil War Officially Ended On This Day When Biafra Disbanded and Joined Nigeria
The Nigerian civil war officially ended on this day after almost 2 and half years of fighting when the Republic of Biafra disbanded and rejoined Nigeria.
History
Addi Bâ – The Black Terrorist: The Unsung French Resistance Hero From Guinea
Addi Bâ fought with the Senegalese Infantry in WW2, and later with the resistance until he was captured and executed by the Germans in December 1943.
History
Ancient Egypt And Their Bizarre Method Of Pregnancy Detection
In Ancient Egypt, women suspected of being pregnant were made to urinate on barley and wheat seeds as a form of a pregnancy test. If the barley grew, it was a boy. If the wheat grew, it was a girl. If none grew, she was not pregnant.
Rankings
According To Reputation Poll International (PI), These Are The 100 Most Reputable Africans In 2020
Reputation Poll International, a leading global reputation-management firm, has released the 2020 list of 100 Most Reputable Africans.
The list...
Africa Ranking
According To Reputation Poll International (PI), These Are The 100 Most Reputable Africans In 2020
Reputation Poll International, a leading global reputation-management firm, has released the 2020 list of 100 Most Reputable Africans.
The list features 47 women and 53...
Africa Ranking
Egypt, South Africa and Kenya Are The Most Powerful Countries in Africa, 2020
Egypt, South Africa and Kenya are currently the most powerful country in Africa, according to US News and World Report.
The US News and World...
Africa Ranking
Global Peace Index: Nigeria Ranked Among ‘World’s Most Dangerous Countries’
The 2020 Global Peace Index (GPI) released by the Institute for Economics Peace (IEP) has ranked Nigeria 147 out of 163..
The report tracks and...
Africa Ranking
Conflicts in Cameroon, Nigeria Rated Among ‘World’s Most Neglected Crisis’
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Cameroon, DR Congo, Burkina Faso, Nigeria are among the most neglected displacement crises in the world, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council’s annual list...
Africa Ranking
Nigeria Ranked Low On Corruption Fight, Security in Global Rule of Law Index
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The World Justice Project has ranked Africa’s giant Nigeria 108th out of 128 countries surveyed in its 2020 Rule of Law Index.
WJP, which works...
Africa Ranking
Top 15 Universities in South Africa, 2020
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University of Cape Town is the best University in South Africa according to the 2020-21 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) released on Monday.
University...
