Preserving African Legacies.
Archiving Their Impact.
Safeguarding Africa’s Memory.

Discover the people, cultures, places, knowledge, achievements and stories that have shaped Africa.

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54Countries
5Regions
2,000+Languages
Thousandsof Cultures
Millionsof Stories
Map of Africa coloured by region — North, West, Central, East and Southern Africa — over a lush mountain landscape

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Discover the people, cultures, heritage and more across Africa’s five regions.

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African Culture

Explore the rich diversity of our languages, food, music, art, dance, clothing and traditions.

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African Timeline

Journey through Africa’s past, from ancient civilizations to modern milestones.

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Ancient Africa(before 1000)
Classical Civilizations(1000–1500)
Trade Empires(1500–1800)
Colonial Period(1800–1960)
Independence(1960–1980)
Modern Africa(1980–present)

Places of Heritage

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African Archive

Documents, photos, audio, video and oral histories.

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Afribook

Connect, share and celebrate African stories and communities.

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My African Heritage

Discover your roots and build your family story.

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“Together, we can ensure that Africa’s story is told, celebrated and never forgotten.”— LAIA