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Don't set sail on someone
else's star.
African Proverb
African History
Early
History
Many scientist believe that man first appeared in
Africa about 17 million years ago and from there migrated to
the far ends of the Earth. Time saw the rise and
fall of great civilizations in Egypt, Zimbabwe,
Ethiopia, Carthage and other regions of the
continent. Rich cultures flourished and trade
was carried through out many parts of the known
world. With the advent of European and Moslem
exploration, imperialism, conquest, colonization
and enslavement much was lost. It was not until
recent times that Africa again became
independent but now must deal with arbitrary
national boundaries, racism, ethnic wars,
genocide, starvation, civil war and political
unrest.
Colonial
After centuries of virtual isolation and
independence, Africa became one of the targets for
European exploitation. They came for
slaves, riches, conversion and
a combination of all three. After
exploring and conquering the continent they divided
its people and natural resources between themselves.
Often their rule was brutal and arbitrary. The late
20th century brought independent leaving a region
in confusion and turmoil.
