Mauretania: Exploring Sites of Ancient Roman Morocco in Northern AfricaMauretania was annexed by the Roman Empire in 40 CE. Introduction Morocco, then known as Mauretania, was annexed by...
Africa
Colonialism and the Origins of Food Insecurity in West AfricaWhy is hunger a problem in West Africa today? By Dr. Anya GruberVisiting Fellow in AnthropologyCornell University...
‘The Description of Africa’: The First Full Account of the Continent in 1526He wrote the book for a Renaissance audience. By Sikeena Karmali AhmedPhD Student the History of Intellectual...
Putin Attempts Whitewashing Russian Atrocities in AfricaWar crimes and crimes against humanity in Africa. By Purity MwambiaInvestigative Journalist “In the history of our...
Photographic Postcards of West African Masquerade in the Early 20th CenturyHow photography was utilized. By Dr. Hilary Whitham SánchezAssistant Professor of Art HistoryPurchase College Introduction On the...
Financing Africa’s Future Economic DevelopmentReform is needed for sustainable development. By Dr. Mthuli NcubeChief Economist and Vice-President, African Development Bank (AfDB)Chairman...
Food and Cultural Transfer: Spoons from West Africa in Renaissance LisbonLisbon was a global city in the 15th and 16th centuries, full of different objects from all...
Rembrandt’s Visitation: The African Woman at the Dawn of Christianity and ColonialismExamining contextual evidence to redress the erasure of Black people from the historical record. Introduction The unprecedented...
Africa’s Struggle Toward Inclusive LGBTQ+ LawsCountries in Africa have some of the harshest and most discriminatory LGBTQ+ policies in the world. Introduction...
Ancient DNA and the Story of the Swahili People of the East African CoastThe work pushes aside colonialist stories and reveals genetic connections from the past. Introduction The legacy of...
Stolen Childhoods: The Emerging Generational Crisis in Sudan’s WarChildren are faced with the daily challenge of survival. By Dr. Hiba Alamin, Dr. Hafeez Abdelhafeez, and...
The Divergent Experiences of Gaul and Africa in the Roman Empire during the Third Century CENeither of these regions allow for any simple categorization of Roman versus non-Roman. Introduction The organizers of...
American Troops Are Still in Somalia Fighting an Endless WarThirty years after the Battle of Mogadishu, the US continues waging war in Somalia. Introduction 30 years...
Art, Adornment, and Identity in Early Modern and Modern AfricaIndividuals negotiating and defining identity on the African continent. Introduction Throughout history, art has been used to...
Widespread War Crimes across Africa’s Sahel RegionThe tactics to enforce the sieges have also limited residents’ access to health and education. By Chinedu...
The Lives of African Slaves and People of African Descent in the Art of Renaissance EuropeSlavery in Renaissance Europe was very much an urban phenomenon. Introduction The first questions are: Who were...
Ancient Roman Economics of Integration among Nomadic Communities in North AfricaThey were dependent on external sources of income and resources, usually procured from sedentary communities. Introduction Since...
Realizing a Brighter Future for a Young, Energized, and Connected AfricaToday, Africa is the only continent where 70% of its people are under the age of 30....
The Early Modern ‘Benin Bronzes’ of Africa: A Story of Artistry, Violence, and TheftThe violent sacking and pillaging of Benin City by the British in 1897 was framed as a...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Unheard Humanitarian CrisisWorld leaders and those holding the purse strings have remained largely on the side lines. Introduction The...
The Expansion and Significance of Violence in Early Modern AfricaThe most visible indication of levels of violence is warfare, but that wasn’t the only source. Mwezi...
The Military Deluge Facing Africa’s Leaders Is Going to Get WorseDemocracy can’t survive if it can’t deliver results. An uninterrupted swath of African countries from the Atlantic...
Pentecostalization and Religion without Belief and Community in Contemporary AfricaAfrican religions are traditionally about getting things done and discovering what ultimately caused things happen. Abstract Religion...
Anti-Balaka: Christian Violence in the Central African RepublicThey murder those of other religions, including burning alleged “witches” alive. The Anti-balaka is an alliance of militia groups based in...
The Abwoi Religious Tradition of Ancient West AfricaThe common secret among the Nenzit sub-groups was the disguise of the voice of the Abwoi with...
The U.S. Christian Right Is Exporting Hate and Bigotry to AfricaChristian extremists, often led by U.S. ministers, have been a dominant force behind hateful legislation. By Dr....
A History of the Traditional Beliefs and Practices of Africa’s Bantu PeopleThe traditional ways of Bantu belief systems has been encroached upon by Christianity and Islam. Introduction Bantu...
A Deeply Flawed Christian Missionary System and Abuse of Children in AfricaRather than protecting some of the world’s most vulnerable children, many are being exploited. Introduction Matthew Durham,...
Modern Expressions of the Art of Ancient African NubiaHow works by modern artists express the traditions, objects, and materials of the Nile Valley’s ancient cultures....
Eastern Congo: A Legacy of Intervention and Continuing Conflict in Africa, 1960-2023Centuries of intervention and exploitation have had long-lasting impacts. Introduction The Democratic Republic of Congo has been...