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The Doctrine of Discovery: Why Africans Don’t Own Their Land

The Doctrine of Discovery, a forgotten yet impactful concept, shaped colonization and inflicted injustices on indigenous peoples in various parts of the world. The doctrine of discovery originated in Europe and was used to justify the subjugation and dispossession of native populations.…

All Africa Politics World News by Editor September 9, 2022

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EFF- We Do Not Mourn Elizabeth

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is a radical and militant economic emancipation movement, formed in the year 2013 with the aim of bringing together revolutionary, militant activists, community-based organizations as well as lobby groups under the umbrella of the political party pursuing…

All Africa East Africa Europe World News by Editor February 27, 2022

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Kenya Defends Ukraine But Silent About Ukrainians Blocking Africans From Safety #AfricansInUkraine

When news of the Russo-Ukraine war broke out the Kenyan ambassador to the UN compared the Russian invasion to colonialism. The top Kenyan diplomat holds a doctorate in war studies from King's College London, as well as an undergraduate degree from the…

Uncategorized by Editor February 1, 2022

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Zimbabwe’s William Sachiti Invented a Self-Driving Car

Zimbabwean born Pasi William Sachiti, is a serial entrepreneur and inventor. His latest invention is a self-driving car. He is the founder and CEO of Academy of Robotics, a driverless-car manufacturing company based in the UK. As an inventor-entrepreneur he devised several…

All Africa West Africa by Editor October 11, 2021

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Sankara Trial Begins in Burkina Faso 34 years later

Thirty-four years since the shocking killing of Burkina Faso's then President, Thomas Sankara, 14 men are going on trial, accused of complicity in the murder of one of Africa's heroes, Thomas Sankara. The charismatic Pan-Africanist was shot dead aged 37 by soldiers…

Central Africa Featured Land Issues by Ana Mosioa-Tunya January 9, 2019

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The ‘African’ Museum in Belgium

“Belgium Brings Civilization to Congo,” a gilded bronze statue from 1922 Source .Max Pinckers for The New York Times Belgium reopened its racist universe museum that it calls Belgium’s African museum. This museum is really a celebration of colonialism and the wealth…

African Innovation Africans With Global Voices Central Africa East Africa Featured North Africa Society West Africa by Editor January 4, 2019

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Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership Key to Africa

We at Global Black History believe that history is important to learn from the past to plan and prepare for the future. Part of that future in the 21st century is entrepreneurship and business ownership. We have achieved political independence across the…

Uncategorized by Editor December 20, 2018

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Pre-colonial African Philosophy About Universe

Pre-colonial African philosophy believed that the universe was in order and that the order created a harmony. The people relied on the land for food and security. During the age of hunter gatherers they needed trees to produce fruit and needed the…

Culture Featured West Africa by Editor December 11, 2018

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Museum of Black Civilizations Opens in Dakar, Senegal

Senegalese President Macky Sall inaugurated the Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar on Thursday. The establishment intended to celebrate the achievements of the black man from the beginnings of humanity to the present day, is a fifty two-year-old dream come true. At the…

Featured North Africa by Editor December 5, 2018

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King Idriss Senussi of Libya

Modern day Libya as we know it was not actually drawn up until the mid-20th century. This land was bought together or united by none other than the first and the only king of United Libya, King Senussi. Prior to the unification…