Africa is the second biggest continent on the planet and home to an almost incomprehensible number of wonders. It has played host to some of the most time-honoured civilizations in history and is reputed to have been the birthplace of modern humans. However, until a relatively short time ago it was often thought of as a mysterious and largely unknown part of the world. Foreign explorers and geographers argued with each other about what may lie at its heart and a multitude of expeditions were launched to uncover whatever secrets their leaders imagined existed. Sadly, Africa has also been victim to some of the most heinous crimes and human rights abuses that we have ever inflicted on each other. Colonialism, genocide, and slavery have wreaked havoc on the continent over the centuries. Without any doubt, it is the people of Africa that have always had the worst of it, but others have suffered too. … More African Adventures