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An introduction to the history of West Africa

Chapter I. West Africa and its people -- Chapter II. The great empires of the Western Sudan -- Chapter III. Europeans and West Africa in the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries -- Chapter IV. European ...
Afro

Two perspectives, one heritage: Reconnecting with Africa’s cultural heartbeat

From the rhythms of West African drumming to the intricate patterns of East African textiles, African cultures offer a vibrant tapestry of tradition, history and innovation. Across the continent’s 54 ...
NPR

The commercialization of the West African coast's slavery heritage

Along West Africa's slave coast, a painful past is being preserved — and marketed — raising questions about memory, tourism and profit. More than 12 million Africans were enslaved during the ...
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What Americans should know about the history and power of West Africa

What Americans Should Know About the History and Power of West Africa ...