The African History Truly African
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 …
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May, 2020
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6 May
Arbore ethnic group, one of oldest tribes in the world
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 …
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6 May
3000 years old peace treaty signed by Pharaoh Ramesses II & King Hattušiliš III
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 …
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4 May
Kingdom of Dongola/Makuria (Nubia) 590 – 1314 AD
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 …
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3 May
The 3298 years old mummified face of Pharaoh Seti I of Ancient Egypt (Kemet)
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 …
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2 May
Miss Domoget, impressive Bodi tribe woman with traditional headband
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 …
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2 May
Forgotten African high jump game. Best game in Rwanda before colonialism
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 …
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1 May
The richest person in history is an African King Mansa Musa I from Mali – ($400 billion)
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, …
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April, 2020
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28 April
Nelson Mandela the man from prison to a liberator
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 …
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27 April
April 27 in History: Ghanaian former President Kwame Nkrumah Dies in Romania in 1972
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 …
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