The capital Libreville was established in 1849 by freed
slaves who opted to go back home when they were set free. Slaves had been taken
as part of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Gabon is a small country in West
Africa right in the heart of…
THE MAN
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was born and raised in Ga-Maami and the Nima area of Accra. Akufo-Addo received his primary education first at the Government Boys School, Adabraka, and later at the Rowe Road School (now Kimbu), both in Accra…
The drive to colonize Africa was spurred by the growth of capitalism in Europe which increased the need for raw materials. Some argue that the abolition of the slave trade in England in 1807 was a catalyst that shifted trade from human…
On April 12, 2014, Nigeria's first daughter, Faith Sakwe wed Godswill Osim Edward. Faith is the first daughter of Nigeria's current President Goodluck Jonathan and First Lady Patience. The church wedding was preceded by a traditional ceremony, engagement party and bridal shower.…
James Brabazon was recently featured on National Public Radio's popular weekend program 'Snap Judgment' were he described his experience filming a documentary about the war in Liberia. To listen to the interview, visit Snap Judgment .
James Brabazon is an award-winning frontline journalist and…