Enjoy this bonus episode: It's A Continent recommends History Daily. We're treating you to a teaser of this exciting podcast by sharing the episode "The Egyptian Revolution". February 11, 2011. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak steps down after nearly 30

Calls for reparations have come at a time where weve seen the Head of State be removed in Barbados and the returning of looted items like Benin Bronzes, Patrice Lumumbas tooth and skulls stolen during the Namibian genocide. In this episode we look at th

90-95% of Africas cultural heritage is held overseas, with Benin Bronzes languishing in museum basements all over the world for around 125 years. the British Museum containing over 73,000 items from the continent alone. Asante Royal artefacts sit at the

To recognise Black History month in the UK, we're joined by the academic, activist and author Professor Kehinde Andrews. Kehinde is a professor of Black Studies at Birmingham City University and has written several books, including ‘The New Age of Empire:

We explore the story of Equatorial Guinea and its first post-independence leader, Francisco Macas Nguema. This small West African nationthe only Spanish-speaking country on the continent, is rich in oil but marred by a legacy of exploitation. From its c

This episode was first broadcast on 30th January 2024.In this episode, we explore the term Black Tax, originating in South Africa, to describe the financial support provided by black individuals to their families.Examining its roots, we navigate its hi

Miriam Makeba, known as the Empress of African Song, remains a symbol of the movement against colonialism, and Black Power movements in the US and the global Pan African movement. She unified the struggle for those of African descent across the world. We

*Trigger warning* Torture, human rights abuse and sexual abuse is spoken about frequently in this episode. The Mau Mau Uprising was a pivotal event in Kenya's independence fight against Britain. British land theft in Kenya and the resulting displacement

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf made history as Africa's first elected female Head of State. Her story is filled with numerous challenges, including surviving domestic abuse, enduring persecution, and navigating two civil wars. Despite the significant progress made

The African Union (AU) was officially formed in 2002 with a vision to create an "integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global a