[Worldkings] Top influential young talents in the world (P. 44) Stacey Fru (2007, South Africa): The youngest published author in Africa
29-08-2023
(Worldkings.org) Stacey Fru is a gifted writer, inspirational activist and dedicated philanthropist. Fru is an example for young people everywhere to follow.
[WORLDKINGS] On this day - June 15, 2023 – The 102nd Anniversary of Bessie Coleman becoming the first African-American female pilot (1921)
15-06-2023
(Worldkings.org) On June 15, 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman and first woman with Native American ancestry to earn a pilot’s license.
[Worldkings] Top 100 pioneers in all fields (P. 76) Wangari Maathai (Kenya): The first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize
02-06-2023
(Worldkings.org) Wangari Muta Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on the planting of trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. In 2004 she became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
[WorldKings – World Almanac Event 2023] 60th anniversary of founding the Organisation of African Unity, the precursor of African Union (May 25,1945 – May 25, 2023)
25-05-2023
(WorldKings.org) The Organisation of African Unity (OUA) was postcolonial Africa’s first continent-wide association of independent states.
[WORLDKINGS] On this day - May 10, 2023 – The 29th anniversary of Nelson Mandela becoming South Africa's first black president (1994)
10-05-2023
(Worldkings.org) After the 1994 general election, South Africa elected a black ruler for the first time in its history, after more than forty years under apartheid, that is the activist Nelson Mandela.
Top 500 places to visit before you die (P.82) Malawi: Warm Heart of Africa
02-04-2023
(WorldKings.org) Coming to Malawi, visitors immerse themselves in the blue sea, white sand, and wild nature that has not been interfered with much by crowds.
Top 500 places to visit before you die (P.52) Cape Town: The beauty of the southernmost tip of Africa
03-03-2023
(WorldKings.org) The southernmost tip of Africa is one of the most magnificent parts of the world, a paradise full of exquisite scenery, beautiful beaches, two oceans – the icy Atlantic and the warmer Indian Ocean – and a wide variety of attractions to make any holiday-maker happy.
Top 100 spectacular natural landmarks of the world (P.98) Okavango: The vast verdant oasis in the middle of the arid continent
03-03-2023
(WorldKings.org) The delta is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
[Worldkings] Top ideas organizations in the world (P. 78) ARIPO (Zimbabwe): Intergovernmental organization on intellectual property in Africa
24-02-2023
(Worldkings.org) The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) is an intergovernmental organization for cooperation among African states in patent and other intellectual property matters.
Top 500 places to visit before you die (P.4) Victoria Falls: The stunning wonder of Africa
26-12-2022
(WorldKings.org) Victoria Falls is one of the most stunning natural wonders in the world. Three times the size of Niagara Falls, it is a force of nature that cannot be missed.