History Stories

New map of Britain traces abolitionists who crossed the Atlantic to end slavery
Reuters  |  Nov 02, 2024

Using an interactive online map, the project shows how Black American abolitionists were at the heart of the campaign to end slavery.

Book offers fresh insights into history, origin of coastal people
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 29, 2024

Photographs in the book bring to life the narrative of the coastal city’s evolution over the past nine centuries

Kamukunji Grounds' contribution to Kenya’s liberation history
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2024

Kamukunji has always been a favourite spot for politicians, especially during the campaigns in the General Elections.

Unveiling the true meaning of Valentine's Day from an African perspective
Paul Aginnah  |  Feb 14, 2024

Although the commercial aspect of the occasion may dominate festivities, Valentine's Day's past serves as a sombre reminder of the eternal power of lo...

Kenya's Marjolene Nekesa ranked 22nd highest-scoring female player worldwide in 2023
Sports Reporter  |  Jan 05, 2024

Malawi's Temwa Chawinga secured the top spot as the leading female goal-scorer of 2023, making history as the first non-European to achieve this honou...

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