1680: The Royal African company transports 5000 African captives annually. By the 18th century, 45,000 Africans are transported annually on British ships. ... • Map: The British Colonies ...

Stolen from Africa, enslaved people first arrived in colonial Virginia in 1619 Taken by Portuguese slave traders, kidnapped by English pirates, and taken far from home, African arrivals to ...

Legacy of Africa's colonial past can be seen in anti-LGBTQ+ laws and discrimination in some nations but others embrace new rights ...

The average African is worse off now than during the colonial era, the brother of South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki has said. Moeletsi Mbeki accused African elites of stealing money and keeping it ...

We dive deep into a 1935 map of Africa, a relic that captures a pivotal moment in the continent's history. Join us as we explore the map’s significance, uncovering the changes and challenges ...

These nations chose to stick with the colonial currencies for various reasons. For many African nations, gaining independence from colonial powers was a time to redefine their identity and take ...

The 10 Million Names Project is working to recover the names of the 10 million people of African descent who were enslaved before 1865 in the present-day United States.

Analysis - Africa has 38 coastal and island nations. Their maritime industries - including energy, tourism, maritime transport, shipping and fishing - play a crucial role in developing these nations.

France still has some level of control over its former colonies, here's how. How France still controls Africa [Newsweek] T Temi Iwalaiye Follow; Amidst the recent coups in Mali, Gabon, Burkina ...

Art stolen from African kingdoms is a knowledge system plundered by colonialists, who must take historical responsibility. ‘Restitution’ of looted African art just continues colonial policies ...

A new exhibit at London's Victoria and Albert Museum focuses on fashion from Africa. The exhibit's curator says it's a way for the museum to acknowledge its colonial legacy.