Who wants to help me come up with an Africa-related research paper topic?

I have to write a 6 to 7 page research paper about African history (yeah, that’s pretty damn broad) and I’m having a bit of trouble coming up with an appropriate topic. That’s why I’m coming to you guys for suggestions.

I originally wanted to write about the disparity between European and African technology during the late 19th century Scramble for Africa, because I’m super interested in technology, specifically historical military tech but my professor said this topic wouldn’t focus on “African perspectives” enough. I can understand why.

I’d really like to write about the Zulu Wars or the Boer wars, but I don’t really know where to start or what type of specific issue to address. If you guys could offer some suggestions, I’d be extremely grateful. Let’s also use this thread to discuss issues in African history.

For anyone who is interested, I can provide the actual text of the assignment itself.