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Referring to people from the African continent, including various subgroups such as West Africans, East Africans, Central Africans, South Africans, and North Africans. It is important to note that Africa is home to a diverse range of cultures, languages, religions, and traditions.

African History: The study of Africa's past, from pre-colonial times to the present, including its civilizations, empires, and struggles against colonization.
African Art and Literature: The exploration of African artistic and literary expressions, including traditional oral literature, modern literature, music, dance, and visual arts.
African Languages: The study of African languages and dialects, their diversity, and their role in shaping African communities and cultures.
African Religions: The study of traditional African belief systems, including animism, ancestor worship, and various religious practices that have evolved over time.
African Politics: The exploration of contemporary African politics, including governance, elections, and conflicts, as well as the role of local and international institutions.
African Economics: The study of African economies, including agriculture, trade, investment, and development, and the opportunities and challenges facing the continent today.
African Diaspora: The exploration of the African Diaspora, including the experiences of African-descended people living outside of Africa, and their contributions to world history and culture.
African Geographies: The exploration of the physical and human geography of Africa, including its diverse biomes, urbanization, and environmental concerns.
African Gender and Sexuality: The exploration of gender and sexuality in African societies, including traditional and modern attitudes towards gender roles, and the diverse expressions of sexual identities and orientations in Africa.
African Food and Cuisine: The exploration of African culinary traditions, including regional cuisines, traditional foods, and their links to cultural practices and beliefs.
"The population of Africa has grown rapidly over the past century..."
"...shows a large youth bulge..."
"...reinforced by a low life expectancy of below 50 years in some African countries."
"Total population as of 2020 is estimated to be more than 1.3 billion..."
"...with a growth rate of more than 2.5% p.a."
"The total fertility rate (births per woman) for Africa is 4.7..."
"The most populous African country is Nigeria..."
"...with over 206 million inhabitants as of 2020..."
"...and a growth rate of 2.6% p.a."
"...according to the World Bank."
"The total fertility rate (births per woman) for Africa is 4.7 as of 2018..."
"The total fertility rate (births per woman) for Africa is 4.7 as of 2018, the highest in the world according to the World Bank."
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