In the late 14th and early 15th century, in central Africa a kingdom rose to prominence known as the Luba dynasty. This empire was located in the southern savanna between the Kasai and Lualaba rivers in what is present day Democratic republic…
The desegregation of Boston public schools (1974–1988) was a period in which the Boston Public Schools were under court control to desegregate through a system of busing students. The call for desegregation and the first years of its implementation led to a…
On November 21, President Robert Mugabe announced his resignation, less than two week after Zimbawe's military took control of government. To understand why Mugabe was able to rule for 37 years, one must understand how his early life shaped the man he…
Gerontocracy is a state or group governed by old people. In its purest form, the council of elders govern for the greater good of the community based on the concept of Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term meaning "humanity". It is…
Zimbabwe’s Defense Forces led by General Constantine Chiwenga made history in Zimbabwe when they announced their taking control of government through correctional exercises. The military leaders who have traditionally sided with Robert Mugabe are now saving the country from establishment of a…
One of the longest surviving dynasties in not only African history but world history was the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia. It is important to note that Ethiopia was the only African country that was never colonized. It is believed that the Solomonic…
Mariam Sankara
President Thomas Sankara is one of Africa’s favorite sons, he had the reputation of having results and getting things done and so it is not uncommon that everyone wants to attach their causes to his name and feminists are no different.…
Whenever an African country is on a path to development and progress there are whispers from western liberals to find ways to derail economic development. Africa is rising and most African nations are finally rising. There is one African country that is…
While American feminists travel around the globe promoting women's empowerment, they have lost sight of problems in their own country. The United States of America, the richest country in the world still has one of the most backward laws when it comes…
55% of Africans who are 19-45 years of age believe in witchcraft according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2009. Witchcraft broadly means the practice of, and belief in, sorcery, magical skills and abilities that are exercised by individuals and certain social…