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Colonial Regimes Set up Africans for Failure At Independence Part I

As the winds of change began to blow across the African continent it became evident that freedom and independence were the way forward. The colonial powers wanted to ensure that African countries that became independent would continue to struggle so that others would not strive for…

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1990 Political Revolt in Benin

The People's Republic (now Benin) was established on 30 November 1975. It effectively lasted until 1 March 1990, with the adoption of a new constitution. After many years of economic and social decline, the people of Benin became increasingly discontent with the political leaders. Agricultural output…

Central Africa Culture Featured by John Akina July 30, 2019

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Malawi: From the Maravi Empire to President Banda

The region of present day Malawi was originally inhabited by the relatives of the Khoisan who migrated from the Kalahari Desert. By the 15th century, the area was ruled by the Maravi. By the late 18th and early 19th century, the Maravi…

Culture Featured North Africa by Editor July 1, 2019

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The Sudan Under Abboud, Nimeiry and al- Bashir

Sudan was colonized by the British wanted to use the colony as a cotton producer. The British gave Sudan independence in 1956, and it became the largest country in Africa. However, they were divisions between the Muslims in the north and Christians in the South.…

Central Africa Culture Featured by John Akina June 27, 2019

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Dacko and Bokassa in the Central African Republic (1960- 1981)

In the early 19th century, the area around the Central African Republic was losing about 20,000 per year because of demand for slaves in Egypt and Brazil. For a while the area became underpopulated and when the French took over the area as a colony…

Culture Featured West Africa by Samantha Johnas June 25, 2019

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Burkina Faso: Yameogo, Lamizana and Sankara (1932-1987)

In 1932, the French divided the colony into Mali, Niger and the Ivory Coast but by 1947 they reunited the colony. However, by then there was a growing anti-colonial movement. The movement was led by the African Democratic Assembly (RDA) and the Voltic Union (UDV).…

Culture East Africa Featured ReVision by Ana Mosioa-Tunya February 22, 2019

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Origins of Tribalism in Kenyan Politics: KANU & KADU

In Nigeria among the Igbo people there is a saying; “When two brothers fight to the death it is the stranger who inherits the land” This saying reflects the wisdom of the African elders on the dangers of disunity. It is meant to…

Culture North Africa by Editor July 31, 2017

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A Brief History of Chad: Tombalbaye, Habre & Goukouni

The modern day nation of Chad was colonized by France during the early part of the twentieth century. Prior to French colonization, the northerners, mostly Muslims dominated Chad. However, after colonization the French encouraged the cultivation of cotton in the southern part…

East Africa by Editor May 1, 2017

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Ujamaa in Tanzania (1971- 1990s)

In 1971, President Nyerere issued Mwongozo (new leadership guidelines) that refocused the party and the government towards socialist principles. This included changes to the education system. Primary education switched from preparation for college to a focus on agricultural education. The government also…

Culture East Africa by Editor January 22, 2017

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The Moi Presidency in Kenya (1979-1992)

Domestic Policy President Daniel Arap Moi was elected unopposed in 1979 with Mwai Kibaki as his Vice President and Minister of Finance. Domestically, Moi was quickly confronted with domestic problems such as food shortages, and a severe drought. His administration also faced…