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Historic maps of Africa collection

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The Historic Maps of Africa collection includes 78 maps and dates from circa 1631 to 1973. Geographic content of individual maps varies from ...
Reuters

The true size of Africa

The Mercator map, first created in the 16th century, has long been the standard map used for navigation and education, but it stretches land masses farther from the equator. For example, Greenland ...
The New York Times

Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ethiopia

A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in Ethiopia on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 11:28 p.m. East Africa time about 4 miles northeast of ...
The Conversation

Peace in the DRC: East Africa has deployed troops to combat M23 rebels – who’s who in the regional force

Jenna Russo is the Director of Research for the International Peace Institute (IPI) and the Head of IPI's Brian Urquhart Center for Peace Operations. The East Africa Community (EAC) has completed the ...