From winding borders to straight lines and landlocked nations, Al Jazeera explores the stories behind Africa’s map.

This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up ‘ownership’ of the continent.

Ask pupils if they can say what Africa is. Explain that it is one of several continents that make up the world. Discuss the meaning of continent and show these on a globe or 2D map of the world.

In the geologic history of Earth, shifting plate tectonics are commonplace, and Africa's impending rift is but another chapter in that story. The Earth's continents are far from constant.

Future Continental Breakup: If rifting continues, the Horn of Africa may eventually separate from the main African continent, forming a new ocean basin. Prabhat Mishra is an accomplished content ...