Hani Abdirachid Mohamed

Istanbul Ticaret University Graduate School of Social Sciences Department of African Studies And International Relations

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v6-i6-11

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ABSTRACT

This research explores the history and culture of African civilizations, from pre-colonial kingdoms and empires to modern political, economic, and social structures. It provides an overview of African civilizations and their theorizing characteristics, then dives into the pre-colonial African civilizations, looking at their economic, political, and social structures. It then examines the expansion of African civilizations, including trans-Saharan trade, slavery, and colonization, and their influence on African cultures. It then looks at the preservation of African cultures, language preservation, music and literature, and visual arts. Finally, it examines modern African civilizations, examining the political and economic systems, social structures, African Union, and initiatives to promote human rights and economic development. The thesis concludes by summarizing the major findings, discussing the implications for the future of African civilization, and its overall impact on the world.

KEYWORDS:

African civilization, pre-colonial, kingdoms, empires, trans-Saharan trade, slavery, colonization, cultural preservation, modern African civilization, political systems, economic systems, social structures, African Union, human rights, and economic development.

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