An African History of Africa

Might be worth noting a new book by Sudanese journalist and writer Zeinab Badawi entitled An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence.

The Amazon blurb says:

For too long, Africa’s history has been dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, or simply ignored. Now, Zeinab Badawi sets the record straight. In this fascinating book, Badawi guides us through Africa’s spectacular history – from the very origins of our species, through ancient civilisations and medieval empires with remarkable queens and kings, to the miseries of conquest and the elation of independence. Visiting more than thirty African countries to interview countless historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and local storytellers, she unearths buried histories from across the continent and gives Africa its rightful place in our global story. The result is a gripping new account of Africa: an epic, sweeping history of the oldest inhabited continent on the planet, told through the voices of Africans themselves.

I haven't got a copy yet - still trying to decide whether to buy the Kindle version which is available now or wait until February 2025 for the paperback.