The divergence between the great ape and human lineages occurred in Africa approximately 8 and 6 million years ago. Currently, paleontological discoveries have led to the recognition that three genera simultaneously appeared as the oldest known Hominids. * Sahelanthropus tchadensis, better known as Toumaï, dated 7 million years ago, in Chad; * Orrorin tugenensis dated […]
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First exit from Africa
Homo ergaster (laboring) or Homo erectus (standing) first ventured out of Africa and into Asia and Europe approximately 2 million years ago. This initial departure is evident from a clear trail of skulls and fossil remains belonging to various hominid species. Remains of Homo georgicus, dating back 1.8 million years, were discovered in Dmansi, Georgia. […]
AFRICA, CRADLE OF HUMANITY
Africa has the longest human history and is home to a deep and rich heritage. A land of history, culture and art, Africa, through its untapped and preserved resources, holds the future of humanity to which it gave birth. It is now accepted by all that Africa is the cradle of humanity. Hominid fossils and […]
THE AUSTRALOPITHECUS AND THE PARANTHROPUS
Over 4 million years ago, bipedal hominids, known as australopithecines and paranthropus, emerged. The oldest known species, Australopithecus anamensis, was discovered at Kanapoi in Kenya’s Lake Turkana region and dates back 4.2 million years. Around 3.5 million years ago, australopithecines evolved into various species to adapt to diverse lifestyles in the African wooded savannahs, unlike […]
Middle Paleolithic
The Middle Paleolithic period follows the Lower Paleolithic and is characterized by the development of small flake tools. Regional specificities are evident in the facies, leading to the establishment of distinct traditions. Two prominent cultures of the Middle Paleolithic are the Aterian in Africa and the Mousterian in Europe. The Middle Paleolithic of Africa south […]
FROM NOMADISM TO SEDENTARIZATION
The Final, Recent, or Evolved Paleolithic period marks the last era of the Paleolithic era. It witnessed the development of leaf and microlithic armatures, particularly arrowheads, which signaled advancements in hunting and warfare. Animal bones were crafted using both conventional stone-working techniques (percussion, polishing) and specialized methods (sawing, abrasion). The range of tools during this […]
Hyacinthe Wodobodé
Née en 1953 Centrafrique Hyacinthe Wodobodé has been mayor of Bangui since February 2014. Previously, in 2003, she held ministerial positions when President François Bozizé came to power and coordinated the CNLS National AIDS Committee.Sources : https://www.centrafriqueledefi.com/pages/politique-diplomatie-1/yacinthe-wodobode.html https://www.sangonet.com/ActualiteC18/gouv-Goumba-rem_Gaombale1.html https://blog.courrierinternational.com/afrikarabia/2014/12/14/centrafrique-les-maires-sont-les-acteurs-cles-de-la-reconciliation/ https://www.centrafrique-presse.info/article/4242/en-centrafrique-hyacinthe-wodobode-une-nouvelle-maire-pour-bangui https://www.acap.cf/Mme-Wodobode-nouvelle-coordinatrice-de-la-lutte-contre-le-sida_a377.html
Elysée Munembwe
Née en 1960 Congo Élysée Munembwe is a Congolese politician. She has been Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning since September 2019. She served as Minister of Primary and Secondary Education from 2003 to 2007 in the transitional government, and as Deputy for Walikale (North Kivu) from 2006 to 2018. Sources : https://www.primature.cd/public/people/elysee-munembwe-tamukumwe/ https://www.bbc.com/afrique/region-49472790 […]
Joyce Adeline Bamford Addo
Joyce Adeline Bamford-Ado was a former Supreme Court Justice and became the Deputy Speaker of the Ghana Consultative Assembly. Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana from 2009 to 2013, Joyce was the first woman to hold this position in all of West Africa. Sources https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/people/person.php?ID=1193 https://www.innertemple.org.uk/women-in-law/our-women/joyce-bamford-addo/ http://archive.ipu.org/news-e/wop/35/5.htm https://www.google.com/search?q=Joyce+Adeline+Bamford-Addo&rlz=1C1SQJL_frSN862SN862&sxsrf=ACYBGNRakOi7MaRF8NOMCRhocshRU3hH_g:1580315486869&ei=XrMxXt3UNO-DhbIP5_yH8Ac&start=10&sa=N&ved=2ahUKEwjd–j5nannAhXvQUEAHWf-AX4Q8NMDegQIEBBF&biw=1366&bih=608
JoyceBanda
A Malawian politician, Joyce Banda was Foreign Minister from 2006 to 2009 and Vice-President of the Republic from 2009 to 2012. On 7 April 2012, she became President of the Republic of Malawi, the first woman to hold this position in her country. Sources: https://actu.orange.fr/politique/videos/joyce-banda-devient-presidente-du-malawi-CNT00000198wkP.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-lCwHFOOA https://www.nutritionintl.org/fr/a-propos/sommes/conseil-dadministration/joyce-banda/ https://www.jeuneafrique.com/749385/politique/presidentielle-au-malawi-lex-presidente-joyce-banda-renonce-a-se-presenter/
