For centuries, the history of the African continent was biased by racial prejudices. We asked experts and the peoples of Africa to share their perspectives on Africa's past and help #SetHistoryRight. Discover 'The General History of Africa', an 8 volume collection in which experts from Africa and around the world reconstructed Africa's history — free from prejudice and general ignorance. https://en.unesco.org/general-history-africa | UNESCO

Africa Wasn’t Always Called Africa! #shorts #africanhistory_R | Black In Time History

There's more to history than knowing times and dates. For centuries, the history of the African continent was biased with racist prejudices. Here's how UNESCO contributed to changing things. Discover The General History of Africa, an 8 volume collection in which experts and the peoples of Africa, give their perspective & vision of Africa's past. Tell us, in your opinion, what are the most understudied periods or civilizations in history? Let us know in the comment section below. Learn more about

For over 60 years, UNESCO has worked to tell the history of Africa through African voices. Launched in 1964, the General History of Africa brings together the work of more than 550 African and international experts. In 2025, three new volumes join this landmark collection, reaffirming Africa’s central place in world history and making this knowledge accessible to learners around the globe. Learn more about the project: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-releases-three-new-volumes-its-gene