This book is a dynamic discussion of how Africa shapes world events today. Although Africa is often portrayed as a remove and impoverished area, remembered for the suffering of its people, it has played an important role in recent history and will continue to play a significant role in the future of America. Tukufu Zuberi weaves interview excerpts and stories from many Africans he has met-from refugees to heads of state-into a larger narrative that takes readers through key events in African history and shows their importance today.

Includes maps of: Pre-Colonial Africa, before 1600; Pre-World War I Colonial Africa, 1914; Political Map of 1930 Africa; Newly Independent African States, 1960; Newly Independent African States, 1970; Newly Independent African States, 1980; Newly Indedpendent African States, 1995; Political Map of Africa, 2015

From colonialism to Pan Africanism : the impact of World War II on Africa --The end of colonial rule : beginnings of independence -- Africa in the cold war : repression and liberation -- April 1994 and beyond : African independence today.