Complete Biblical Timeline – First Generation

Early on in Genesis, God established days, seasons, and years. He finished His creation in a six-day timeframe, and then rested on the seventh day. Days, seasons, and years all have significant meaning in Scripture. While God doesn’t need to divide time to keep track of it, we need markers of time to understand the … Read the rest

Guide to the decades-long conflict in DR Congo

The resource-rich country, now facing a major rebel attack, has been racked by conflict for more than 30 years. Escalating tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have once again drawn global attention to the security crisis in the African country’s mineral-rich eastern region. [Source: Aljazeera]

Heavy fighting between the Congolese armed … Read the rest

Beginners Guide to the Old Testament Bible Characters

Abraham & Sarah

Abraham and Sarah start off their story in the book of Genesis, chapter 11. They were called Abram and Sarai, but God later changed their names. They were living with Abraham’s father when God called them to go on a journey to a new land where He would prosper them.
When they … Read the rest

Senegal: Faye – 15 Things to Know About Senegal’s 44-Year-Old President-Elect

Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged as Senegal’s President-elect after an unprecedented victory at the presidential election on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Provisional results showed the opposition candidate, Faye had about 53.7%, while former Prime Minister and ruling coalition’s candidate, Amadou Ba, secured 36.2% based on tallies from 90% of polling stations in the first-round vote, … Read the rest

African Gods and Goddesses: The Orisha Pantheon

The Orishas

The orishas are the emissaries of Olodumare or God almighty. They rule over the forces of nature and the endeavors of humanity. They recognise themselves and are recognised through their different numbers and colors which are their marks, and each has their own favorite foods and other things which they like to receive … Read the rest

Africa Timeline

100 000 BC

Humans begin to migrate from Africa to other parts of the world

8500 BC – 6500 BC

In the Sahara Desert region, the people develop the use of pottery and use it for tools and dishes.

6000 BC

Agriculture develops in the Middle East with focus on barley and wheat. The domestication … Read the rest