Al Quaraouiyine University, Fez in Morocco West African, is the world’s oldest continuous operating university. It is no wonder, with its tradition of invention and education, that Africa holds oldest university in Morocco, which is run continuously. The University of Al Quaraouiyine, Fez, was founded way back in 859 AD by a Tunisian woman, Fatima al-Fihri. Al-Fihri spent her generous …

Arbore synonymously known as Ulde or Erbore are tribe which live in southern region of Ethiopia. They live near the Lake Chew Bahir, Omo Valley. Arbore ethnic group comprises of four sub-sections of villages namely: Murale, Kulaama, Eegude and Gandareb. The total number of Erbore people is estimated at 6850 people. The Arbore settle in dry and fertile places and …

The Egyptian-Hittite peace treaty, also considered the Silver Treaty/Everlasting Treaty, is the only treaty in its former existence to take precedence both parties. It is the world’s earliest peace treaty that was discovered in Egypt in 1828 and in Hittite in 1906. Egyptian-Hittite peace treaty was signed in 1259 BC to put end to longest war over lands of Eastern …

The Kingdom of Dongola was located within the present day southern Egypt and northern Sudan, the dominion was best referred to as Nubian independent region. It was one among the Nubian empires that rise after the collapse of the dominion of Kush which controlled the region from 785 BC to AD 350. Other kingdoms which emerged were Nobatia with its …

Egyptologists were happily delighted by the Mummaatric head of Seti I who is also known as Sety I of the New Kingdom’s Nineteenth Dynasty, for its outstanding protection. Menmaatre Seti I, pharaoh of the New Kingdom Nineteenth Dynasty in Egypt was a son of Ramesses I, his mother Sitre (daughter of Re) was a great royal wife. Seti I was …

The Bodi tribe also called Meen are African ethnic group who lives near to the Omo River (Omo Valley) in the south of Ethiopia. They are neighboring Konso tribe to the north and Mursi to the south. Bodi people are pastoralists and do farming, livestock p also play a great role in Bodi ethnic group. They cultivate sorghum, coffee and …

Some people do not know that there were ancient African games that had tremendous popularity and respect even before the arrival of sports like football, basketball, volleyball, netball and others to Africa, but regrettably these sports were dropped and slowly forgotten. The interest could be revived for any of these sports so who knows might still be featured in the …

Mansa Musa I was born in Mali, West Africa in 1280, to Faga Laye (his father). In several different scripts, his name was documented as Kankou Musa, Kankan Musa, and Kanku Musa meaning “Musa whose mother was Kankou.” The wife of Mansa(King) Musa I was called Inari Kunate. Mansa Musa I was the 10th King of the Empire of Mali, …

Nelson Mandela was a former President of South Africa and a Civil Rights leader. He was born on 18th of July 1918 and died on December 5 2013. Nelson Mandela is one of the African leaders of awarded Nobel Peace Prize. He fought against Apartheid which was segregation of black people in South Africa and became a symbolic leader. His …

On 27th of April 1972, former President of Ghana at the same time a Pan-Africanist, Kwame Nkrumah died at the age of 62 in Romania after 6 years in exile in Guinea. President Nkrumah is remembered for his great devotion and great role he played in the formation of the Organization of African Unity (O.A.U) which is today African Union …

John William “Bud” Rogan born in 1868 is the 2nd tallest person in the history and tallest African descent at 8 ft 9. John Rogan was born in Tennessee US, he suffered an abrupt developed spurt when he was just 13 years old and started growing up quickly. The extraordinary height of John Rogan caused him to live with constant …

The Kush Empire was centered in North East Africa, in the south of Ancient Egypt. The central towns of Kush were located along the Nile River, along the White Nile River, and the Blue Nile River. For more than 1400 years the Kingdom of Kush managed to remain a regional empire in Africa. In the 2nd millennium B.C., this ancient …

In Southern Africa at the beginning of the nineteenth (19th) century, Shaka Zulu set up Zulu Kingdom and completely changed its warfare. In 1787 Shaka was born to Senzangakhona who was a minor chief of one of the clans of Zulu tribe. His mother Nandi was the daughter of the rival clan chief Mbhengi. According to Zulu believes Shaka’s birth was a …

“High Chair” is the chair of a nation, traditionally positioned on a dais and surmounted by a canopy, illustrating the authority of the ruler who sits on it and often confers the power on it. Thrones are most often used as the symbols of authority of kings and leaders. The more lavish the royal throne is, the greater the presence …

The Historic / Great Ruins of Zimbabwe are the oldest settlements in the southern region of the Sahara in Africa. Located in the center of Southern Africa between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, they bear witness to the rich and architectural past of Africa. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins were founded in the 11th century, Great Zimbabwe was habitat to livestock …