African History Blog

The Untouchables: When Africa’s Dictators Met Their Mortality

From the ashes of colonial rule, Africa’s early republics birthed a generation of rulers who mistook fear for loyalty, silence for love, and longevity…

Nov 6 • 

Mister Fahrenheit

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The Global Steffi

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July 2025

A Currency of Their Own: The Sahel’s Breakaway Bloc Charts a Bold Economic Path

In a time of deep political transition and geopolitical realignment, the three countries of the Sahelian Alliance of States — Mali, Burkina Faso, and…

Jul 5 • 

Mister Fahrenheit

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The Global Steffi

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Easter Elizabeth

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June 2025

Justice for Albert, Justice for Kenya: A Nation at Breaking Point

At exactly 9:24 p.m. on June 7, 2025, Albert Ojwang made his final call. "I've arrived at Central Police Station. Don't worry," he reassured his wife…

Jun 27 • 

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December 2024

What Can Cameroonians Expect from the 2025 Elections?

President Biya, 91, is getting calls by the elite to represent himself for another 7-year term, while the disgruntled population seeks change by ballot…

Dec 7, 2024 • 

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August 2024

February 2024

The Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A summary.

The protests against the Western-Backed Rwandan president Paul Kagame intensifies as he supports the Congolese Crisis. Here is a brief understanding of…

Feb 20, 2024 • 

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September 2023

The Injustice of Western Media's Manipulative Portrayal of African Nations

It's time to take a closer look at the injustice of Western media's manipulative portrayal of African nations. Discover how this distorted…

Sep 5, 2023 • 

Mister Fahrenheit

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August 2023

Top 10 Most Brutal And Crazy African Leaders

Like so many inaugural post-colonial African leaders, the new found power was corrupting. This list could have easily been a top 30, but we've narrowed…

Aug 28, 2023 • 

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The Coup in Niger and its implications on West Africa

After Mali, Guinea, and Burkina Faso, another coup hits Africa, and the new leaders seem to have the support of the people against Western imperialism…

Aug 1, 2023 • 

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May 2023

"I come not to be served, but to serve," said King Charles during his controversial coronation.

With many people calling for the abolition of the biggest symbol of colonialism around the world, King Charles was crowned today despite the protests…

May 6, 2023 • 

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Kenyan President Ruto Demands Respect For African Leaders in International Proceedings.

Ruto demands respect for African leaders after US-Africa Summit group meetings with Biden and Blinken, says they are often mistreated and treated like…

May 3, 2023 • 

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February 2023

The Origin of Bad Leadership in Africa

French-Speaking countries in Africa are notorious for bad leadership and the massive presence of France in their affairs. In this podcast, the source of…

Feb 26, 2023 • 

Mister Fahrenheit

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Bambi

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