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Thomas Bailey
Thomas holds an MA in International Relations from the University of Portsmouth, England, and a BSc in Geography from Bangor University. He is passionate about African history and politics, having written his master’s dissertation on the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Education:University of Portsmouth, 2024MA International RelationsBangor University, 2022BSc GeographyExpertise:Articles by Thomas Bailey
The Barbary Wars saw the United States Navy battle against pirates upon the seas of the Mediterranean.
The First Liberian Civil War inflicted unthinkable suffering on the Liberian people.
During the 18th century, the enslaved Haitians rose up to liberate themselves from bondage, but who were the major players that shaped the revolution?
The Angolan Civil War was the most significant African battleground of the Cold War.
Che Guevara is the most famous revolutionary figure in Latin America. His exploits in Africa, however, are less well known.
Here is the story of the Axis and Allied struggle, which raged across the North African desert.
Discover the legendary story of Mansa Musa, the richest person in history, and the impact of his fabled pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mobutu Sese Seko ruled the Congo for 32 years. His infamous reign is characterized by brutality, corruption, and decadence.