Introduction Muscle and neuromuscular diseases are a group of conditions that affect the muscles and the nerves that control them. These diseases can be genetic or acquired, and they can affect individuals of all...
Introduction Nephritic syndrome and nephrotic syndrome are two different kidney disorders that affect the glomeruli, which are tiny filters in the kidneys responsible for filtering blood and removing waste products. Nephritic syndrome is a...
Impact of Foreign Religions The impact of foreign religions, specifically Christianity and Islam, on West African Traditional Religion has been significant. Both religions were introduced to West Africa through colonization and trade and have...
Introduction West Africa is a region with a rich and diverse religious landscape, where traditional religions are still practiced alongside Islam and Christianity. Over the years, several New Religious Movements (NRMs) have emerged in...
In West African Traditional Religion, there are various forces that are believed to be enemies of life. These forces are seen as malevolent and can cause harm to individuals and communities. Here are some...
Introduction West African traditional religion is a complex system of beliefs and practices that varies across different ethnic groups and regions. However, there are some commonalities that can be identified in the structure of...
The study of West African traditional religion provides an opportunity to understand the history, culture, and values of a diverse people. West African traditional religion, also known as African traditional religion, dates back to...
1) Fetishism Fetishism is a term that has historically been used to describe religious practices in West Africa and other parts of the world that involve the worship of objects or symbols that are...
Nation-building in Africa is a complex and multifaceted process that involves a range of political, economic, social, and cultural factors. The term “nation-building” refers to the process of creating a sense of national identity...
Traditional sports in West Africa have a rich and diverse history, dating back thousands of years. These sports were an important part of the region’s cultural heritage, providing a way for communities to come...
Africa is a continent with a long and rich history that spans thousands of years, and the civilizations of the Horn, East and Central Africa have played an important role in shaping the region’s...
Foundation of Sierra Leone and Liberia Sierra Leone Sierra Leone was founded in 1787 as a British colony for freed slaves and Black Loyalists who had fought for the British during the American War...
The patterns of colonial rule in Africa varied among the different European powers that established colonies on the continent. Here are some key aspects of colonial rule by some of the major European powers:...
Apartheid, meaning “separateness” in Afrikaans, was a system of institutionalized racial segregation that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994. The origins of apartheid can be traced back to South Africa’s history...
The exact population size of Africa, like that of the world, at any particular time is difficult to determine. This is essentially due to the fact that many countries in Africa do not have...
The population density of Africa is 30 persons per square kilometre. This might be misleading when dealing with a large land mass as Africa, and there is need to remember that the population is...
The availability of reliable population data is one of the major problems of development planning in Africa. Most African countries at independence had not taken a complete census of their population and, therefore, had...
The physical setting of Africa is defined by its relief, drainage, climate and vegetation, among others. These factors define Africa’s physical environment and they are important influences on patterns of human activity on the...
Regional Geography Regional geography is usually defined as the study of the ways in which the combinations of environmental and human factors produce territories or regions with distinctive landscapes and cultural attributes. What this...
Energy/ Power Sources Africa has various sources of energy or power distributed unevenly over Africa. The main sources of power are Hydro-Electricity Power (HEP), coal, mineral oil, thermal power and nuclear power. Africa accounts...