Happy Independence Day, Central African Republic (CAR). On August 13th, 1960, this central African country gained independence from France. Today we explore the country’s people and culture, and how they have been affected by the ongoing armed conflict.
Happy Independence Day, Chad. On August 11th, 1960, this north-central African country gained independence from the French. Today we are exploring the life and legacy of the former president of Chad, Iddris Deby.
Happy Independence Day, Burkina Faso! On August 5th, 1960, this West African country gained independence from France. Today we are exploring the story and legend of Princess Yennega, a Mamprusi woman from present-day northern Ghana whose son founded the Mossi kingdom of Burkina Faso
Happy Independence Day, Niger! On August 3rd, 1960, this West African country gained independence from the French. To celebrate the country’s independence, we are exploring the Wodaabe tribe’s culture and the fascinating Gewerol mating rituals.
Happy Independence Day, Benin! On August 1st, 1975, this West African country gained independence from the French. We are honoring this country’s independence by exploring the legacy of the Dahomey Kingdom.
Happy Independence Day, Liberia! On July 26th, 1847, this African country gained independence from the United States. We are celebrating Liberian independence by exploring the West African country’s history and cuisine.
Happy Independence Day, Maldives! On July 26th, 1965, this Southeast Asian archipelago country gained independence from the United Kingdom. Today we are exploring the African art form that found a place in Maldivian culture. Let’s jump right in!
Happy Independence Day, Colombia! On July 20th, 1810, this Caribbean country gained independence from Spain. To celebrate Colombia’s African history, we are exploring the life and impact of Benkos Biohó, a Guinea-Bissauan man in Colombia who founded the first African Maroon town in the America
In 1993, Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with President de Klerk for their contributions to the demise of apartheid.
Happy Independence day, Sao Tome and Principe! Today in 1975, this African country gained independence from the Portuguese. We are celebrating the country’s independence by exploring the island’s history of African resistance, forced labor after abolishing slavery, and Mestizo or Forros identity.
