History of Ancient Africa

Archeologists have discovered human remains in Africa dating to 200,000 BC and determined that humans lived as hunter-gatherers in tribes of families. Evidence suggests that migration of these tribes out of Africa began before 60,000 BC. The end of the Ice Age in 11,000 BC encouraged migration and trade. The Sahara Desert began to form between 8000 BC and 4500 BC as rain patterns in North Africa diminished.

Metallurgy began around 4000 BC smelting copper, gold and silver and around 3500 BC smelting bronze. Tribes began to consolidate around arable land around 3500 BC to establish Kingdoms like Egypt, Nubia, Ethiopia and others. Trading centers developed in North Africa on the Nile and Mediterranean to include Phoenicia, Carthage and others trading with Rome and Greece.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Africa

Tribal rules that were developed over the ages throughout Africa are still in practice today to govern daily family life with specific responsibilities for family members. Governments in Africa deal with trade, economic development and defense.

The lack of property rights for families continue to prevent infrastructure development and prosperity for working-class citizens.

Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader