History

April 6, 1994: first day of the genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda

Between April 6 and July 1994, Rwanda was the scene of a horrifying genocide in which 800,000 to 1 million Tutsi were killed, with...

Mamari Biton Coulibaly: Founder of the bambara kingdom of Ségou

Discover Mamari Biton Coulibaly, the visionary founder of the Bambara Kingdom of Ségou in the 18th century, and explore his lasting impact on the...

The Quarrel of the two lizards

Discover “The Quarrel of the Two Lizards,” an initiatory Pulaar tale narrated by Amadou Hampâté Bâ, which illustrates the importance of resolving even the...

Grounation Day: celebrating the historic visit of Haile Selassie to Jamaica

Explore the impact and significance of Grounation Day, a key date for the Rastafari community that commemorates the historic visit of Haile Selassie to...

Anton Wilhelm Amo, the african philosopher who left his mark on 18th-century europe

Born around 1703 in what is now Ghana, Anton Wilhelm Amo was taken from his homeland and brought to Europe by the Dutch West...

Louis-Benoit Zamor: from servant to french revolutionary

Louis-Benoit Zamor, born in Bengal, was brought to France while he was still a child. Placed in the service of the famous Comtesse du...

May 10: the true meaning of the day commemorating the abolition of slavery

For some descendants of enslaved people, May 10 does not fully reflect the historical realities specific to each region of France, particularly the overseas...

Chronology of slave rebellions

The Beach Rebellion of 1741 is a significant event in the history of Barbuda, marking the first recorded slave uprising on the island. Triggered...

Slave revolts aboard slave ships

Discover the fascinating history of slave revolts aboard slave ships. Long before the abolition of slavery, many captives rose up to claim their freedom,...

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