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Gold 🪙 , Guns, and GreedMany of the world's most powerful empires did not rise on vision, knowledge and strength alone, ...
15/06/2026

Gold 🪙 , Guns, and Greed

Many of the world's most powerful empires did not rise on vision, knowledge and strength alone, they rose on gold taken from African lands, guns used to enforce dominance, and greed that valued their profit over the people.

From the transatlantic slave trade to colonial extraction, Africa's resources enriched others while millions of Africans paid the price.....and are still paying the price.
It's not new that history is not about dwelling on the past, it is about understanding how the world we live in today was shaped, and ours came with brutality and neglect.

Gold, guns, and greed, three pillars of empires across the globe, and Africa supplied the wealth, endured the v!ol£nc£, and still carried the scars.

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Today in Africa History: The Fall of the Kingdom of SennarOn the 14th of June 1821 The last ruler of the Funj Sultanate,...
14/06/2026

Today in Africa History:
The Fall of the Kingdom of Sennar

On the 14th of June 1821 The last ruler of the Funj Sultanate, Badi VII, surrendered to the invading forces of Ismail Pasha, bringing an end to the Kingdom of Sennar. Founded in 1504, the Funj Sultanate had been one of the most influential states in Sudan, shaping the political, cultural, and Islamic identity of the region for more than three centuries. Its fall marked the beginning of Turco-Egyptian rule in Sudan.

For centuries, Mama Africa fed the world with her treasures while her own children were denied the harvest.A giant force...
12/06/2026

For centuries, Mama Africa fed the world with her treasures while her own children were denied the harvest.
A giant force to reckon with, carrying enough wealth to change the world.
When will the sons and daughters of her soil wake up?

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On the 12th of June 1993, Nigeria Holds Its Most Celebrated Presidential Election.Nigeria conducted a presidential elect...
12/06/2026

On the 12th of June 1993, Nigeria Holds Its Most Celebrated Presidential Election.

Nigeria conducted a presidential election widely regarded as the freest and fairest in the country's history. Businessman and politician Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola won the vote, but the military government later annulled the results, triggering a nationwide struggle for democracy.
Today, June 12 is observed as Nigeria's Democracy Day.

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On the 11th of June 2010, Africa Hosts Its First FIFA World CupSouth Africa made history as the first African nation to ...
11/06/2026

On the 11th of June 2010, Africa Hosts Its First FIFA World Cup

South Africa made history as the first African nation to host the FIFA World Cup. The tournament officially opened at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, marking the first time football's biggest event was held on African soil.

The occasion showcased Africa to a global audience and remains one of the continent's most significant sporting milestones.

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African Women as Political InfluencersMany people imagine women in traditional African societies mainly as traders and h...
11/06/2026

African Women as Political Influencers

Many people imagine women in traditional African societies mainly as traders and homemakers.

But history tells a bigger story: Across Africa, women advised kings, influenced succession, settled disputes, led political councils, and in some cases ruled entire kingdoms. In societies such as the Igbo, Yoruba, Akan, and others, women's organizations and Queen Mothers played important roles in governance and decision-making.

Power in traditional Africa was often more shared than many people realize, because women were not just participants in society, they were political influencers, kingmakers, diplomats, and leaders.

African history is richer when we remember that leadership was not always a man's domain.

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Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Sally Ahornam, Shamir Prince Namaria, Amule Dak, Tebogo S...
10/06/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Sally Ahornam, Shamir Prince Namaria, Amule Dak, Tebogo Sentsho, Zanoxolo Mavela

On the 9th of June, 1998, Abdulsalami Abubakar Becomes Nigeria's Head of StateFollowing the sudden death of General Sani...
09/06/2026

On the 9th of June, 1998, Abdulsalami Abubakar Becomes Nigeria's Head of State

Following the sudden death of General Sani Abacha on June 8, 1998, Abdulsalami Abubakar was sworn in as Nigeria's Head of State on June 9.

His administration moved swiftly to end military rule, overseeing a transition that culminated in the restoration of democratic governance in 1999 and the birth of Nigeria's Fourth Republic.

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On this day June 9th, 1865, The Second Basotho War BeginsThe Second Basotho War, also known as the Seqiti War, broke out...
09/06/2026

On this day June 9th, 1865, The Second Basotho War Begins

The Second Basotho War, also known as the Seqiti War, broke out between the Basotho Kingdom under King Moshoeshoe I and the Orange Free State. The conflict was driven by disputes over land and sovereignty as the Basotho fought to defend their territory and independence.

Though the war brought significant challenges, the resilience of the Basotho people helped lay the foundation for the survival of their nation today known as Lesotho.

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Climate Migration Is Already Happening.When people think of migration, they often think of conflict or economic hardship...
08/06/2026

Climate Migration Is Already Happening.

When people think of migration, they often think of conflict or economic hardship, but across Africa, another force is quietly pushing people out from their homes, it's what we call CLIMATE CHANGE.

In the Horn of Africa, prolonged droughts have devastated crops and livestock, forcing families to relocate in search of water and livelihoods. Along parts of West Africa's coastline, rising sea levels, erosion, and flooding are gradually displacing communities that have lived there for generations.

Climate migration is not a future prediction, it is a present reality, as weather patterns become more extreme, millions of Africans face the challenge of adapting to environments that are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain.

The story of climate change is not only about temperatures and emissions. It is also about people, communities, and the search for a place to call home.

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