It may be more than two centuries since the TransAtlantic Slave Trade ended, but slavery is still very much alive in many African countries as well as much of the ancient world. Check also: First Human Ancestor Came from Europe Not Africa Other varied forms of slavery still exist across the continent, including domestic service, debt bondage, military slavery, slaves of sacrifice, local ...
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Eating Chocolate Helps Prevent Common Heart Problems – Study Tells
Eating chocolate has been linked with a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. Now a study from Denmark suggests that regular consumption of the treat may help to prevent the development of atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat. Check also: 10 Best Healthy Fat Burning Foods In the study, published in the journal Heart, researchers found that people who ate chocolate at least ...
Read More »First Human Ancestor Came from Europe Not Africa
The first hominin species, a line that eventually leads to humans, may have emerged in Europe 7.2 million years ago and not Africa — the most widely accepted starting point for our ancestors. Check also: Africa Is Not Poor, Its Wealth Is Just Being Stolen An international team of scientists has presented two studies that suggest the divergence point between chimpanzees ...
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Africa is poor, but we can try to help its people. It’s a simple statement, repeated through a thousand images, newspaper stories and charity appeals each year, so that it takes on the weight of truth. When we read it, we reinforce assumptions and stories about Africa that we’ve heard throughout our lives. We reconfirm our image of Africa. Try ...
Read More »Africa’s Tallest Building Is Under Construction In Nairobi
The tourism sector on Tuesday got a major boost as President Uhuru Kenyatta opened two international hotels and laid the foundation stone for the tallest building in Africa. Check also: Top 10 Most Expensive Buildings On The African Continent The Nairobi hotels are the Park Inn in Westlands with a bed capacity of 140 managed by Radisson Hotel, and Lazizi Premier ...
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