Ancient civilizations of Africa

The Khoisan peoples are the indigenous inhabitants of southern Africa, including the Khoikhoi (Hottentots) and San (Bushmen). They are considered one of

The Songhai Empire was one of the greatest states in West Africa, reaching its peak in the 15th–16th centuries. It was formed on the territory of modern

The Kanuri are a people living in West Africa, mainly in Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. They are descendants of the powerful Kanem-Born Empire, which

The Kanem-Born Empire was one of the greatest states in Central Africa, existing from the 9th to the 19th century. It was located in what is now Chad