Tag: Africa History
The Banna People of Ethiopia Where Young Men Walk on Stilts
Author: Abu Bakarr Jalloh Published Date: August 31, 2022
The Banna, sometimes called Benna or Banya are a Nilotic ethnic group in Ethiopia that can be found in areas like Chari mountain near Kako town and Dimeka.
The First Genocide of The 20th Century – How The Germans Killed Over 100,000 Namibians
Author: Abu Bakarr Jalloh Published Date: August 5, 2021 Leave a Comment on The First Genocide of The 20th Century – How The Germans Killed Over 100,000 Namibians
The order for the genocide of the Herero and Namaqua was given by German General Lothar von Trotha . He said “The nation of the Herero should immediately leave the country because they are no longer considered German citizens. Whoever doesn’t obey and is found within the country, with our without a gun or an animal, will be executed immediately. I am not going to show mercy to anyone. These are my commands and should be followed immediately…”