Africa before the colonial partition c. 1870

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Decolonization of Africa

The decolonization of Africa followed World War II as colonized peoples agitated for independence and colonial...

Historical map of Africa 1905

Explorers routes in Africa 1769-1877

Colonial possesions in Africa in 1930

African States on the Eve of Partition 1884

African States on the Eve of Partition 1884. Adapted from R. O. Collins, J. M. Burns,...

Africa economic activity 1500-1800

13th century Africa

13th century Africa, simplified map of the main states, kingdoms and empires.

African nations independence 1950-1993

African nations independence in chronological order 1950-1993

The Bantu expansion 3000-400 BC

The Songhai Empire c. 1375-1591

The Songhai Empire was the largest and last of the three major pre-colonial empires to emerge in West Africa.

The Songhai Empire 1493-1528

Songhai Empire. This map shows the Songhai Empire in West Africa at the height of its...

Africa before the colonial partition c. 1870