[ad_1] The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in Central Africa, with French as the official language and Sangho widely spoken. It gained independence in 1960 and has a republic government with an executive, legislative, and judicial branch. The country’s major resources are timber, diamonds, gold, and agriculture. The climate is tropical, with savannah, […]
[ad_1] Africa has around 2,000 languages, with some of the most common being Hausa, Swahili, and Yoruba. Most fall into one of four language families: Afro-Asiatic, Khoisan, Niger-Congo, and Nilo-Saharan. The Afro-Asiatic family covers languages spoken in North, East, and Southwest Africa, while the Khoisan languages are tonal and use click sounds. The Niger-Congo family […]
[ad_1] Africa produces crops for both sustenance and export, including maize, cassava, fruits, vegetables, fish, goats, ostriches, wool, cotton, tobacco, tea, coffee, sugar cane, nuts, seeds, cut flowers, sunflowers, macadamia nuts, pecans, and rice. South Africa is a major producer of many crops. The different crops in Africa include both those for sustenance and those […]
[ad_1] Cairo, Africa’s largest city, has over 15 million people, making it the 16th largest metropolitan area globally. It was once a major academic center and has a pollution problem causing 25,000 deaths annually. Cairo has the largest population of any city in Africa with more than 15 million people in the Cairo area. This […]
[ad_1] The African Development Bank (AfDB) aims to help Africa become a more developed continent to reduce poverty, fight disease, and build global partnerships. It is composed of two groups, regional and non-regional members, and operates on the principle of sustainable economic development and social progress. The AfDB provides policy advice and technical assistance and […]
[ad_1] The African slave trade began before America’s involvement and still exists in parts of Africa today. Slavery was common in Ghana and Nigeria in the 18th century, but slaves had the ability to purchase their freedom. Portugal brought slaves to Brazil, followed by other countries in South and Central America. The US had a […]
[ad_1] Morocco had the highest internet penetration rate in Africa in 2011, with 41.3% of the population having access to the internet. Nigeria had the largest number of internet users (44 million) and Egypt had the second-largest (20 million). South Africa, Algeria, and Sudan also had significant numbers of internet users. As of 2011, the […]
[ad_1] The recent African origin model states that modern humans evolved in East Africa between 200,000 and 100,000 years ago, with a small subgroup leaving Africa 60,000 years ago to colonize the rest of the world. The multiregional hypothesis, which claims different races developed independently, was disproved by mitochondrial DNA testing. All humans can trace […]
[ad_1] African desserts often feature fruits, with South African desserts influenced by Dutch and Portuguese cuisines, and North African desserts using dried fruits and nuts. European settlers have also influenced African desserts, with dishes such as milk tart and koeksisters. Some less common desserts include sweet bean dishes and a cinnamon coconut candy called kashata […]
[ad_1] The terms “black” and “African American” are both used to refer to Americans with African ancestry, but there is confusion over which term is appropriate. “Black” is preferred by some due to its inclusivity of biracial individuals and recent immigrants from Africa, while “African American” acknowledges the African ancestry of all Americans with African […]
[ad_1] African American fiction includes various genres and has been written since 1746. The Harlem Renaissance saw an explosion of creativity, while the civil rights movement influenced works in the 1940s-60s. Contemporary fiction continues to explore black history and push boundaries. African American fiction encompasses many different genres of popular literature. Numerous mystery novels, westerns, […]
[ad_1] African theology encompasses various types of theological study in Africa, including Christian and indigenous religions. It has been influenced by Islam, Christianity, feminism, education, and social change. Traditional African religions involve multiple deities and rituals. African theology is constantly evolving due to changing religious and political dominance and the influence of Western religious leaders. […]
