Uganda is sometimes called the "land of lakes," because almost one-third of...More
Although graced with picturesque beaches, lush rain forests, and abundant d...More
Located on the westernmost point of Africa, Senegal is a land of stunning c...More
With more than 170 million people, Nigeria is Africa's most populous countr...More
The early history of Liberia was promising. Under the auspices of white Ame...More
The name of the Ivory Coast (also known as Cote d'Ivoire) comes from its hi...More
Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, was once known as the ...More
The name Democratic Republic of the Congo is a misnomer: the country has ne...More
If Cameroon is "Africa in miniature," then understanding this California-si...More
The combination of breathtaking scenic beauty, fabulous wildlife, and peace...More
The modern state of Angola was established in 1975, when it won its freedom...More
The vast North African country of Algeria became independent in 1962 after ...More
Beset by war, disease, famine, human rights abuses, and numerous other prob...More
The United Republic of Tanzania was created in the 1960s by the merger of t...More
Even before the East African country of Sudan became independent from Briti...More
The beautiful terrain of South Africa is home to some of the most abundant ...More
Even before the country became independent in 1962, Rwanda's two largest et...More
Libya is the third-largest state in Africa by area. Located in North Africa...More
Many anthropologists believe the human species originated in Kenya's Rift V...More
Ethiopia, unlike most African countries, remained mostly free from European...More
The Egyptian civilization along the Nile River was one of the ancient world...More
Like its neighbors Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the tin...More
Africa, the world's second-largest continent, is home to more than 50 count...More
