Is the Continent of Africa, The Country to stay away from, or can I visit there to see the beginnings of time?

I travel quite a bit, Africa is a Continent I have always wanted to visit. South Africa is more to my liking, but just like the United States, I would like to travel all over the country visiting the people, learning their culture, and language. I have visited Europe, and have enjoyed the many pleasant people, and their way of life. My next trip is to Ireland, and then hopefully to South Africa. Learning about other people and the way they live, love, and create is of much value to me as a human being. I have sommething to share, and I need to learn all I can about the Countries I visit. Knowing more about the Human Race, helps me to be a more compassionate person, and open to different things.