East and West Africa

East and West Africa

Kingdoms of East and West Africa

For many people, Africa is still a dark continent. the mere mention of the word invokes hunger and poverty. However, this has not always been the case. The continent of Africa has a glorious history that include vast kingdoms and riches comparable to any western civilization. the following were the two major kingdoms that have existed in Africa before 1500.

Ghana Empire

This kingdom existed between 830 to 1235. The kingdom occupied the area that is now the southern part of Mauritania and the western part of Mali. The kingdom ...