The Ultimate Place To Learn About The Descendants of Africa
The Kaedi Regional Hospital stands as the largest healthcare facility in the Gorgol Region of southern Mauritania and is noteworthy for its distinctive architectural design. This hospital not only addresses the pressing healthcare needs of the local population but also Read More …
MINUSMA is working to create a framework that promotes social cohesion and enhances the collections at the Sahel Museum in Gao. On September 23, 2020, the Head of the MINUSMA Regional Office in Gao, Mohamed El-Amine Souef, joined the official Read More …
Bambara Architecture in Segou, the Sudano-Sahelian mud architecture typical of West Africa. The Bambara are a Mandé ethnic group native to much of West Africa, primarily southern Mali, Ghana, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. They have been associated with the Read More …
The traditional nomadic Fula people are known for their unique domed houses, called bukkaru or suudu hudo, which translates to “grass house”. These hemisphere-shaped dwellings are supported by sturdy millet stalk pillars during the dry season, and by reed mats Read More …
The Musgum mud huts, also known as Musgum dwelling units, stand as a testament to the traditional architectural ingenuity of the Musgum people in the Maga sub-division, Mayo-Danay division, Far North Province of Cameroon. These iconic structures are crafted from Read More …
The architecture of Ekpe meeting houses is a captivating reflection of the profound cultural significance and deep-rooted traditions of the Ekpe society in West Africa. These meeting houses, known as “ekpe,” serve as the physical embodiment of the values, customs, Read More …
Djado, a place steeped in history and mystique, holds within its ancient ruins the echoes of a bygone era. According to the tradition of the local Kanuri people, the Sao founded Djado in Bilma, Niger, as well as other notable Read More …
The Sidi Yahya Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Muhammad-n-Allah, is a mosque and madrasa of Timbuktu in Mali. The construction of the mosque began in 1400 under the leadership of Sheikh el-Mokhtar Hamalla of Timbuktu and was finished Read More …
The Palace of Gbon Coulibaly stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Senufo people in the late 19th century. Situated in Korhogo, a city founded in the 14th century and later established as a Read More …
The Ancient Kano City Walls, known in Hausa as “Kofar Na’isa,” stand as a remarkable testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of the African continent. These ancient defensive walls, which were erected to safeguard the residents of the Read More …