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South Africa
 Websites presented in alphabetical order African National Congress (ANC) 
 Web site of this "national liberation movement....formed in 1912 to unite the African people and spearhead the struggle for fundamental political, social and economic change." The site includes copies of speeches and documents, biographies of the party's present and past leadership (including Nelson Mandela), archives of its publications, and information about its structure. The ANC is allied with the South African Communist Party (SACP) and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). http://www.anc.org.za/ Topics: International Governments, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 26, 2004 The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
This companion site to the PBS "Frontline" episode "tells the story of the man behind the myth, probing Mandela's character, leadership and life's method through intimate recollections with friends, political allies, adversaries, and his fellow prisoners and jailers on Robben Island where Mandela spent 18 of his 27 prison years." Includes a transcript of the show, a chronology, interviews, anecdotes, commentary, and a teachers' guide. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/mandela/ Topics: Heads of State, International Governments, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Social Issues Last updated Jun 19, 2003 Saudi Municipal Elections: Royal Caution and Citizen Apathy
January 2005 article about the landmark "municipal elections due to be held February 10 in the [Saudi Arabia] capital, Riyadh, and the surrounding area ... [and] plans for the three-stage elections, staggered across the kingdom from February to April." Includes a discussion of attitudes towards the election in this absolute monarchy, and women not being allowed to vote. Includes links to related articles. From the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC05.php?CID=2214 Topics: Government, International Governments Last updated Feb 9, 2005 |
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