In the 19th century, this great man revolutionized the arms industry and contributed greatly to putting a definitive … Continue reading “André Rebouças, the inventor of torpedo and champion of the abolition of slavery”
Category: Fights for Freedom
President Seretse Khama and the economic miracle of Botswana
With one of the highest per-capita incomes in Africa, with the highest human welfare index among black countries, … Continue reading “President Seretse Khama and the economic miracle of Botswana”
Cairo conference, 1974 : Unesco acknowleges that Egyptians were Blacks
More than 40 years ago, a very significant event in Cairo marked the history of the African historiography: … Continue reading “Cairo conference, 1974 : Unesco acknowleges that Egyptians were Blacks”
Zumbi, the greatest fighter against slavery in Brazil
Three centuries ago, this man from Kongo led the most emblematic rebellion against slavery in Brazil. Till date, … Continue reading “Zumbi, the greatest fighter against slavery in Brazil”
Ndate Yalla Mbodj, the Wolof Queen who stood against colonial invasion
In the 19th century, this strong woman refused to submit to the French presence and still remains an … Continue reading “Ndate Yalla Mbodj, the Wolof Queen who stood against colonial invasion”
Bantu Steve Biko, the man and the thought
A young and charismatic man, endowed with an exceptional intelligence, the struggle against apartheid, a short life, a … Continue reading “Bantu Steve Biko, the man and the thought”
Hannibal, the African nemesis of the Roman Empire
2200 years ago, this Carthaginian Black man wrote one of the greatest military epics in the history of … Continue reading “Hannibal, the African nemesis of the Roman Empire”
Samora Machel, the Liberator of Mozambique
The first president of Mozambique remains a central figure of independence. We are going tell you about this … Continue reading “Samora Machel, the Liberator of Mozambique”
Nzinga, the nemesis of European slave traders in Africa
In the 17th century, lived this Angolan Queen of an infinite greatness, an absolute legend who fiercely fought … Continue reading “Nzinga, the nemesis of European slave traders in Africa”
Menelik II, the emperor of Ethiopia who defeated Italian colonizers
Ethiopia is the only African country that has not been colonized. We are going to tell you about … Continue reading “Menelik II, the emperor of Ethiopia who defeated Italian colonizers”