Who were the first people to live in Africa?

The earliest hominids appeared in Africa around 6-7 million years ago. These early hominids were bipedal and had small brains, but they were still very different from modern humans. Over time, hominids evolved and eventually gave rise to the genus Homo, which includes modern humans (Homo sapiens).

The earliest known Homo sapiens fossils in Africa date back to around 200,000 years ago. These fossils were found in Ethiopia and are believed to be the ancestors of all modern humans. From Africa, Homo sapiens spread to other parts of the world, eventually reaching Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

The first people to live in Africa were likely the ancestors of modern humans, who evolved in Africa and spread to other parts of the world over time.