What is African slave trade?
The '''African slave trade''' was a trade in slaves and, like most of the world, has carried on for thousands of years in [[Africa]]. The first main route was passed through the [[Sahara]], which became part of the [[Arab slave trade]]. During and after the Age of Exploration, African slaves became part of the [[Atlantic slave trade]], from which comes the modern, Western type of slavery. Despite being against the law, slavery continues in all parts of the world, including Africa. In [[Mauritania]], people could not be punished for having slaves until August 2007.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/6938032.stm BBC News website: Mauritanian MPs pass slavery law]</ref> == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:History of Africa]] [[Category:Historic slave trade]] {{History-stub}}