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african history

This map offers a visual reflection on how Africa has changed—territorially and politically—across 200 years. Over the past two centuries, Africa’s map has undergone one of the most dramatic transformations in modern history. From col

Maps / 27 weeks ago

200 years of African transformation: From colonial carve-up to continental rebirth

Spanning from the early 1800s to the present day, Africa has travelled the tumultuous journey from colonisation to independence, and now, to continental integration. This transformation is more than cartographic—it’s a deep story of resilience, resistance, and resurgence.

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Maps / 34 weeks ago

Ethiopia and Liberia: Africa’s uncolonised nations and their modern-day legacy

While most of Africa succumbed to European colonial domination during the "Scramble for Africa" in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, two nations—Ethiopia and Liberia—stand out as enduring symbols of sovereignty and resilience. Ethiopia, located in the Horn of Africa, fiercely maintained its independence through military resistance, most famously by defeating the Italian army at the Battle of Adwa in 1896.

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