In Darkest Africa

"In Darkest Africa" is a book by Henry Morton Stanley, detailing his last expedition in Africa. This journey, from 1887 to 1889, was primarily focused on rescuing Mehmed Emin Pasha, the governor of Egypt's Equatorial Province, who was cut off by the Mahdist revolt. Stanley approached Lake Albert via the Congo River, facing challenges and controversy, including the failure of a rear column to rejoin the main expedition. The expedition revealed the Ruwenzori Range and the Semliki River, clarifying geographic points about the Nile's sources. The term "Dark Continent" historically referred to Africa, highlighting the limited knowledge of its interior until the mid-19th century.123