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Africa
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 16th- Early 20th Century Maps of Africa 
 "This site features digital copies of 113 antique maps of Africa and accompanying text dating from the mid 16th Century to the early 20th Century. All scanned maps are authentic and originally collected by the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies (or the Africana Library) at Northwestern University." Searchable, or browse by title, cartographer, date, country or African region, or place of publication. http://www.library.northwestern.edu/govinfo/collections/mapsofafrica/ Topics: Maps by Place, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 29, 2007 An A-Z of African Studies on the Internet
"This guide/directory is revised regularly. It encompasses Internet sites, discussion lists and any other e-resources of relevance to Africa/African studies." Created by librarians Peter Limb and Ibra Sene of Michigan State University's Africana Reference Library. http://staff.lib.msu.edu/limb/a-z/az.html Topics: Black Resources, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Dec 19, 2008 About Algeria
Background about this country in northern Africa. Features a brief overview, details about the flag and national anthem, and a timeline covering Ottoman authority, French colonization, massacres following World War II, and the Algerian war for independence in the 1950s. Includes an English translation of the Algerian constitution, but some of the founding texts are only in French. From the Permanent Mission of Algeria to the United Nations. http://www.algeria-un.org/default.asp?section=99 Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated May 23, 2006 About the Zulu Kingdom
An overview of South Africa's province of KwaZulu-Natal, or Zulu Kingdom, including information on tourism, trade, investing, natural history, recreational facilities, and more. Features information on the regions of Drakensberg, Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands, Zululand, South Coast, Dolphin or North Coast, Battlefields and East Griqualand. Searchable. http://www.kzn.org.za/index.php?about+30394 Topics: Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Jan 2, 2009 Adansonia Digitata
Describes the African baobab tree, which is also known as the cream of tartar tree, monkey-bread tree, and lemonade tree. Features an illustrated description and information about uses and cultural aspects, growing the plants, and significant baobab trees in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. From the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantab/adansondigit.htm Topics: Plants, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Dec 13, 2005 Africa Focus: Sights and Sounds of a Continent
This database of over 3,500 digitized visual images and 50 hours of sound files from 45 African countries is searchable by keyword, subject, or country. It may also be browsed by collections of images (artisans, buildings and structures, cities and towns, education, landscape, religion, and women) or sounds (greetings, rites and ceremonies, songs and singing, and drums). From the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries. http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/AfricaFocus/ Topics: Black Resources, Music, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Religion Last updated Jan 21, 2008 Africa Photos From the California Academy of Sciences
Nearly 700 photos of African "animals, plants, landscapes, and people/culture from the California Academy of Sciences." Searchable by name, type, country, location, and photographer. Photos include links to additional information. A part of the CalPhotos database. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cas/africa.shtml Topics: Black Resources, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 18, 2006 Africa Revisited/Nouveaux Regards sur L'Afrique
This site "aims to reveal the richness, the diversity, and the fragility of this great heritage and thereby encourage us all to preserve and enhance it." It features annotated images on topics such as African nomads, Swahili culture, the Medina of Marrakesh, colonial architecture in Cameroon, and Christians in Ethiopia. In English and French. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Heritage Committee. http://whc.unesco.org/uploads/events/documents/event-442-1.pdf Topics: Black Resources, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Africa South of the Sahara
An annotated directory of websites related to Africa. Searchable, and browsable by country, and topic. Maintained by Karen Fung of the Stanford University Libraries. http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/ Topics: Black Resources, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 14, 2005 Africa South of the Sahara: Ghana
Extensive listing of annotated website links for Ghana. Topics include politics, relations with other countries, arts, culture, education, business, and more. Includes links to photograph collections and publications. Maintained by Karen Fung of the Stanford University Libraries. http://library.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/ghana.html Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Sep 25, 2008 Africa: Explore the Regions: Sahara
Information about the world's largest desert, whose "size defies imagination: 3.3 million square miles or around 25 percent of Africa." Includes information about human inhabitants (such as the Tuareg, "a semi-nomadic group known for their salt caravans and distinctive blue veils"), and the ecosystem (plants, animals, topography, rainfall). Also includes information about specific countries. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/sahara/sahara_overview.html Topics: Geography, Geology, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Dec 31, 2008 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 African Online Digital Library (AODL)
"The goal of this fully accessible online digital repository is to adopt the emerging best practices of the American digital library community and apply them in an African context." The site features "guides to best practices in digitizing text and multimedia resources" and galleries of digitized images. A project of Michigan State University's Center for Humane Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences Online (MATRIX) and African partners. Searchable. http://www.aodl.org/ Topics: Black Resources, Libraries & Archives by Type, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 21, 2008 African Studies Internet Resources
This site presents "an on-going compilation of electronic bibliographic resources and research materials on Africa." Materials are arranged by region and country, by organization, or by topic (such as climate and environment, health, and human rights). Also provides links to Africa studies programs; a directory of African studies scholars; a list of libraries, book publishers, and book dealers specializing in Africa; and links to electronic journals and newspapers. Searchable. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/ Topics: Black Resources, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 21, 2008 African Studies Quarterly: The Online Journal of African Studies (ASQ)
"ASQ is an interdisciplinary, fully refereed, online journal dedicated to publishing the finest scholarship relating to the African continent." This scholarly publication includes articles and book reviews. Past issues (beginning with the first in 1997) are also available online. http://web.africa.ufl.edu/asq/ Topics: Black Resources, Magazines by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 4, 2006 African Union (AU)
Official site for this organization, which is "Africa's premier institution and principal organization for the promotion of accelerated socio-economic integration of the continent." The site features an overview of the organization, a map showing member states, official documents, including the Constitutive Act of the AU (2000), and news about current activities. Available in several languages. Note: Search is not functioning. http://www.africa-union.org Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Aug 7, 2006 African Voices
An examination of "the diversity, dynamism, and global influence of Africa's peoples and cultures over time in the realms of family, work, community, and the natural environment." It covers prehistory through the 20th century and includes a timeline. Themes include various forms of wealth, working and living in Africa, the Kongo people of Central Africa, and the African Diaspora. The Learning Center contains related resources. From the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History. http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices/ Topics: Black Resources, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 7, 2006 African Writing Systems
The African Writing Systems Web page highlights different forms of writing systems used on the African continent, such as pictographic, alphabetic, and petrographic. Writing systems are defined as "philosophical because they assist in synthesizing ideas, thoughts, and deeds through the use of signs, symbols or other pictorial renderings." A collaborative effort between Cornell University assistant professor Ayele Bekerie and the university's John Henrik Clarke Africana Library. http://www.library.cornell.edu/africana/Writing_Systems/Welcome.html Topics: Language, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Writing Last updated Jan 17, 2002 AfricanCraft.com
"The purpose of AfricanCraft.com is to be a site where any African artisan can display their work. We also welcome the work of people whose work has been influenced by the designs of Africa: artists, product designers, photographers, writers, enthusiasts...." There are brief introductions to the artists and their work; articles about glass bead making, strip-cloth weaving, Kente and Malinke motifs; and instructions for paper weaving, cotton spinning, weaving, and loom construction. http://www.africancrafts.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 30, 2002 Africanhiphop.com
A fascinating and fun look into the world of hip hop as it is performed on the African continent. "The Africanhiphop.com site serves the goal of unifying everybody who's inspired by hip hop and by the cultures of Africa and of African origins." Find interviews of rappers, music downloads, trends, listing of crews (groups), lyrics, and more. http://www.africanhiphop.com/ Topics: Musical Genres, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 6, 2004 AfroAIDSinfo
This portal offers information about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa for "researchers, health professionals, educators and learners, policy makers, and the public." Features news, events, health and medical resources about HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, and related links. Registration (free) required to receive e-newsletters and to participate in discussion forums. http://www.afroaidsinfo.org/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Regions of the World, Women's Health Last updated Aug 26, 2007 AIDS in Africa
This 2004 report presents information about the AIDS/HIV epidemic in Africa, including background and analysis of the situation, African leadership reactions, social and economic consequences, factors contributing to the spread of the disease, and treatment and assistance. Opens directly into a PDF file. A Congressional Research Service (CRS) report from the Library of Congress. http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/crs/ib10050.pdf Topics: Infectious Diseases, Regions of the World, Women's Health Last updated Aug 24, 2005 AllAfrica.com
"Our aim is to reflect the diversity of reporting, analysis and commentary from as many as possible of the influential media in every country." Provides the latest news from Africa from hundreds of sources, including "government and opposition-controlled papers, as well as ... independent, professional news publications across the continent." Also features original reporting. Browsable by country and topic. Available in English and French. http://allafrica.com/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 25, 2005 Ancient Manuscripts From the Desert Libraries of Timbuktu
"Timbuktu, Mali, is the legendary city founded as a commercial center in West Africa nine hundred years ago. Dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, the ancient manuscripts presented in this exhibition cover every aspect of human endeavor and are indicative of the high level of civilization attained by West Africans during the Middle Ages." Browsable and searchable. From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/mali/ Topics: Faiths, Literary Movements and Periods, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Oct 1, 2003 ArabicNews.com
This news site provides an Arabic viewpoint on events in the Middle East. News is presented by country or topic. Editions are published six days a week and are archived back to June 1997. http://www.arabicnews.com/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Baobab
Provides information about the "strange looking tree that grows in low-lying areas in Africa and Australia." Describes the tree's flowers and fruit, uses, and native legends involving the tree. Includes photos. From the Kruger National Park (South Africa) safari information site. http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_baobab.html Topics: Crops, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 27, 2005 The Chad-Cameroon Petroleum Development and Pipeline Project
Information about the project to "develop the oil fields at Doba in southern Chad (at a cost of US$1.5 billion) and construct a 1,070 km pipeline to offshore oil-loading facilities on Cameroon's Atlantic coast (US$2.2 billion)." Provides background information, documents, photos, and monitoring reports for the project, which is sponsored by ExxonMobil, Petronas, and ChevronTexaco. Also includes a FAQ addressing human rights and environmental and social concerns. From the World Bank Group. http://www.worldbank.org/afr/ccproj/ Topics: Oil & Gas, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 25, 2004 Combined Joint Task Force: Horn of Africa
Background and updates from this U.S. military unit "focused on detecting, disrupting and ultimately defeating transnational terrorist groups operating in" or near the Horn of Africa, covering the countries of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Provides news updates, photos, video clips, podcasts, and other material about U.S. operations in the area. http://www.hoa.centcom.mil/ Topics: Military, Regions of the World, Terrorism Last updated Nov 29, 2006 Congo
Provides annotated Web links to information about the Republic of the Congo in the areas of culture, politics, human rights, news, economic development, education, and the environment. Some of the links are to French-language sites; these are clearly indicated by their abstracts. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Congo.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Country Profile: Sao Tome and Principe
Profile of Sao Tome and Principe, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/1064541.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Country Profile: South Africa
Profile of South Africa, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about South African leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories and audio and video of selected stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/1071886.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 8, 2004 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Mauritania
A report about human rights practices in this Islamic republic located in Africa. Some of the topics discussed in this report based on research done in 2005 include religious freedom, participation in elections, government corruption, gavage (force-feeding of adolescent girls, "practiced only among White Moor tribal groups"), and the rights of women. From the U.S. Department of State. http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2005/61581.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, International Governments, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 20, 2006 Cycles: African Life Through Art
This exhibit presents a "view of life through a selection of art and rituals from the vibrant peoples of the birthplace of humanity," Africa. Features a gallery of African artifacts (browsable by region), a glossary, and sections on phases of life (such as youth, adulthood, and ancestors). From the Indianapolis Museum of Art. http://www.imamuseum.org/interactives/cycles/ Topics: Art by Region, Black Resources, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 7, 2008 DATA: Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa
Founded in 2002 by U2 leader singer Bono along with Bobby Shriver and activists from the Jubilee 2000 Drop the Debt campaign, "DATA aims to raise awareness about, and spark response to the crises swamping Africa: unpayable Debts, uncontrolled spread of AIDS, and unfair Trade rules which keep Africans poor." This site presents information about the group, press releases, an advocacy tool kit, and data aimed at creating awareness and activism. Searchable. http://www.data.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Health, Health, Poverty, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 29, 2004 Department of Land Affairs [South Africa]
Official information about the programs in South Africa "to provide access to land and to extend rights in land, with particular emphasis on the previously disadvantaged communities, within a well-planned environment." The site features information about legislation and policies, publications, and an overview of land reform programs of restitution, redistribution, and land tenure. Also includes a glossary and links to related sites. Searchable. http://land.pwv.gov.za Topics: Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated May 25, 2005 Eritrea Page
A collection of annotated links to online resources about Eritrea, covering subject areas such as history, travel, language, geography, plants, news, and more. From the African Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania. http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Country_Specific/Eritrea.html Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Dec 6, 2006 FARM-Africa
"FARM-Africa (Food and Agricultural Research Management) is an international non-governmental organisation that aims to reduce poverty through developing innovative approaches to natural resource management in Africa." The site includes a FAQ, fact sheets, reports, case studies, and information about programs for farmers and herders in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. Searchable. http://www.farmafrica.org.uk Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated May 25, 2005 Improving Access to Rural Radio by 'Hard-to-Reach' Women Audiences
This 2001 paper examines "the implications to women's access to the radio [in Africa]. Whether their issues are being mainstreamed on radio. Does the radio give women a voice? And how amplified is this voice?" Features statistics and results of surveys on radio and gender issues, radio ownership and listenership, and station choice. Presented for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) First International Workshop on Farm Radio Broadcasting. http://www.fao.org/docrep/003/x6721e/x6721e15.htm Topics: Agriculture, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Media, Media, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Women Last updated Feb 9, 2007 IRINnews.org: Horn of Africa
News reports on events in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Horn of Africa region in general. Covers conflicts (such as the Ethiopia-Somalia conflict), food security, weather events, disease outbreaks, humanitarian aid, and related topics. From the Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) of the United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. http://www.irinnews.org/Africa-Region.aspx?Region=HOA&service=ENG Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Mar 26, 2007 Liberia: No More War
This May 2005 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program covers the "biggest peacekeeping mission in the world" following the civil war in Liberia (and preceding the October 2005 presidential and parliamentary elections). Provides background information about Liberia and U.S.-Liberia relations, statistics, photos, video clips, and related material on Liberia. http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/liberia/ Topics: Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Oct 13, 2005 Liberia's Uneasy Peace
News coverage of politics in Liberia, covering the October 2005 presidential and parliamentary elections and the civil war that preceded the election. Features information about candidates and leaders, essays and lesson plans on Liberian history and U.S.-Liberia relations, background on the civil war, archived news stories, and related material. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Online NewsHour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/africa/liberia/ Topics: Heads of State, Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Library & Information Association of South Africa (LIASA)
Official site for LIASA, which was "launched on 10 July 1997. The launch marked the end of the process of unification of all existing library organisations in South Africa." Topics include LIASA's interest groups (for areas such as bibliographic standards and special libraries), conferences, advocacy efforts, National Library Week (held in March), and related material. http://www.liasa.org.za Topics: Librarianship, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 4, 2006 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 Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI)
"MVI's mission is to accelerate the development of promising malaria vaccines and ensure their availability and accessibility in the developing world." This site describes the research and projects of this organization, including the October 2004 results of a malaria vaccine efficacy trial conducted on children in Africa. Includes a fact sheet, images from presentations, and related publications. http://www.malariavaccine.org Topics: Drugs, Health, Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Science Last updated Oct 18, 2004 The Mandela Page
Biographical information on this South African statesman and president (1994-99) with photographs and selected speeches, statements, and writings from 1950-2004. From the African National Congress (ANC) website. http://www.anc.org.za/people/mandela/ Topics: Heads of State, Photograph Collections: Regional, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 23, 2005 Mathematicians of the African Diaspora (MAD)
Profiles of black mathematicians, computer scientists, and physicists; a history of Blacks in modern mathematics; a section on Black women in math sciences; math in ancient Africa; job listings; and links to Black organizations and journals in the field are some of the features of this site. Searchable. Created by a professor of mathematics. http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/ Topics: Black Resources, Mathematics, Notable People, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Science, Science Last updated Jan 12, 2004 Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
Information about this museum in San Francisco, which opened in 2005 and which "celebrates how we all, as one world, have changed and influenced the history and cultures of the African Diaspora." The site features online exhibits such as "thousands of images contributed from visitors all over the world" relating to the African Diaspora and "narratives about people of African descent." Also includes images and information about museum exhibits on art, culture, and history. http://www.moadsf.org Topics: Black Resources, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 30, 2005 Music and Dance of Africa
Annotated links to resources on African music and dance. Some of the topics covered include drumming, Afro-Caribbean music, black composers, hip-hop, dance theaters, and music and dance from specific African countries. From Columbia University Libraries African Studies Collections. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/music.html Topics: Musical Genres, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 5, 2007 National Somali Bantu Project
This site features background information about the Somali Bantu people, covering history, languages, health, education, social relations, daily life, and other topics related to the Bantu and Somalia. "In 1999, the United States Government offered the remaining 12,000 Somali Bantu refugees in Kenya the protection they had been seeking for over 10 years." The site includes information for service providers involved with the resettlement in the United States. From Portland State University. http://www.bantusupport.pdx.edu/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 13, 2004 NEPAD: The New Partnership for Africa's Development
The mission of NEPAD "arises from a mandate given to the five initiating Heads of State (Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa) by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to develop an integrated socio-economic development framework for Africa." Site provides news and member nation information, plus access to NEPAD documents. In English and French. Note: Search function not working. http://www.nepad.org/ Topics: Economics, Finance, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 6, 2004 Pangolin
Information about pangolins, which are "sometimes called scaly anteaters, [and] are covered with protective horny, overlapping scales." Includes basic facts and information about habitat, behavior, diet, care of the young, and predators of this animal, which is found in Uganda, western Kenya, and Tanzania. From the African Wildlife Foundation. http://www.awf.org/content/wildlife/detail/pangolin Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 18, 2006 PlantZAfrica.com
This searchable site features information about plants native to the countries of southern Africa. Includes images, descriptions, and growing information for more than 22,000 plant species (browsable by Latin name). There are also sections on floral kingdoms and biomes, weeds and invasive plants, and featured plants from several national botanical gardens. http://www.plantzafrica.com/ Topics: Biology, Plants, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Science, Science Last updated Feb 25, 2004 Posters from the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies
A database of over 70 posters "published in Africa and elsewhere" on such African topics as apartheid, elections, and liberation movements. The posters, dating from the 1970s through the 1990s, were "created by governments (independent and colonial) and international agencies, as well as political, labor, social, religious, educational and cultural organizations." From a collection at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. http://www.library.northwestern.edu/africana/collections/posters/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 7, 2006 Q&A: African Debt Relief
Questions and answers about debt relief for poor countries in Africa, a major theme of the G8 conference in July 2005. Discusses who is owed the money (rich country governments and international organizations such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund), the Highly Indebted Poor Countries Initiative (HIPC), and other topics. Includes links to related information about debt relief and the G8 summit. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4081220.stm Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 15, 2005 Q&A: Liberian Elections
Questions and answers about the October 2005 elections in Liberia for a new president and parliament. Also includes related news stories about the election, candidate profiles, feedback from Liberians about the elections, and links to background information about Liberian history and civil war in the country. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4321814.stm Topics: Heads of State, Regions of the World, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Oct 12, 2005 Regions and Territories: Puntland
Profile of this "arid region of north-east Somalia [that] declared itself an autonomous state in August 1998." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/4276288.stm Topics: Regions of the World Last updated May 13, 2006 Regions and Territories: Somaliland
Profile of this "breakaway, semi-desert territory on the coast of the Gulf of Aden ... [which] declared independence [from Somalia] after the overthrow of Somali military dictator Siad Barre in 1991." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/3794847.stm Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Jun 23, 2006 Regions and Territories: Western Sahara
Profile of this "mainly desert territory in north-west Africa ... [that] is the subject of a decades-long dispute between Morocco and the Algerian-backed Polisario Front." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/3466917.stm Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Jun 30, 2006 Regions and Territories: Zanzibar
Profile of the "islands of Zanzibar and Pemba [which] lie in the Indian Ocean, off the east African coast. ... [T]he semi-autonomous territory maintains a political union with Tanzania, but has its own parliament and president." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/3850393.stm Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Jun 13, 2006 RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC)
This is the regional Internet registry for Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and some parts of Asia. It provides allocation and registration services for Internet domains. The Web site has a domain name look-up service and other information and news about Internet service providers, Internet registries, and similar organizations in the region. http://www.ripe.net/ Topics: Internet, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Web Design and Management Last updated May 21, 2002 Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Website for this UNESCO World Heritage Centre World Heritage site in western Uganda. "The region's glaciers, waterfalls and lakes make it one of Africa's most beautiful alpine areas. The park has many natural habitats of endangered species and a rich and unusual flora comprising, among other species, the giant heather." Features World Heritage Committee decisions and related documents and a link to a data sheet. In English and French. http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=684 Topics: Regions of the World Last updated May 22, 2006 The Sardine Run Association
"Every year, millions of sardines leave the area around the southern Cape coast, and journey 1,000km along South Africa's Wild Coast to KwaZulu-Natal waters. As this unimaginably vast shoal makes its way, predators like sharks, dolphins, seals, gannets and humans alike gather for this short-lived feeding frenzy." This site features images of this annual happening and brief information about protecting the animals involved from over-fishing and tourism activities. http://www.thesardinerunassociation.org/ Topics: Environment, Finance, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Snacks and Baked Goods, Travel Last updated Jul 21, 2004 Science in Africa: Africa's First On-line Science Magazine
A monthly magazine containing popular articles, research findings, events, scientific developments, and resources about science in Africa. Intended to promote local and international awareness of science conducted in Africa, the site also lists job, funding, and educational opportunities for scientists, educators, and students. The site is searchable and older issues are archived. http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/ Topics: Magazines, Magazines by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Science, Science Last updated Jul 21, 2004 Secrets in the Sand
"In the last few years, the Sahara desert has become a focus of interest for the US military ... it is seen by Washington as a perfect hideout for terrorists. The BBC's Catherine Fellows sets out to separate fact from fiction in this two part [audio] series [from August 2005] and asks how do people living there feel about their home being labelled a terror zone?" From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/documentary_archive/4131336.stm Topics: Geography, Geology, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Terrorism Last updated Aug 22, 2005 South Africa
Part of the Country Studies/Area Handbook series "describing and analyzing [South Africa's] political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors." Research completed May 1996. Searchable , can limit your search to one or more countries. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/zatoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 21, 2000 South Africa
Official travel and tourism site for South Africa. The website is "packed full of updated information allowing you to discover and uncover the perfect South African holiday. To read more about South Africa as a tourist destination and what we have to offer take a look at 'Why South Africa' section. 'Places to go' and 'Things to do' give you great ideas for destinations, routes, activities, attractions and events." Available in several languages. http://www.southafrica.net Topics: Regions of the World, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Oct 2, 2006 The Story of Africa
"Tells the history of the continent from an African perspective, from the origins of humankind to the end of South African apartheid." There are 14 sections covering each period in African history, as well as the people, their religions, and contact with the rest of the world. "Each section has on average six chapters, as well as a timeline, reading list and a list of external links." There are many pictures and over 40 sound recordings. Online edition of the radio series from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Service. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/africa/features/storyofafrica/ Topics: History By Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Religion Last updated Mar 19, 2001 United Nations Development Programme: Zimbabwe
Background and news about United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) activities in Zimbabwe in areas such as poverty reduction, HIV/AIDS, democratic governance, and gender equality. Includes a document outlining goals for the country, project fact sheets, other publications, photos, and related material. From the UNDP. http://www.undp.org.zw Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Feb 20, 2007 USAID Sub-Saharan Africa: Horn of Africa Complex Emergency
Background and updates about the U.S. response to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa ("with the largest numbers affected in the region spanning southern Somalia, northern Kenya, and southern and southeastern Ethiopia") resulting from several seasons of drought. Provides situation reports, a map, data on aid given, and related material. From the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). http://www.usaid.gov/locations/sub-saharan_africa/horn/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Regions of the World, Weather Last updated Mar 6, 2007 Washington State Africa Network (WASAN)
WASAN seeks to "enhance awareness and understanding about the countries and people of Africa, and to increase the involvement of Washington residents in issues of Africa." The site provides information on WASAN, events, forums, news, and biking in Africa. Includes an article by the site's author on the influence of language on bias and understanding between cultures, and annotated links to resources on Africa and individual countries. From the International Bicycle Fund. http://www.ibike.org/africamatters/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Washington State: Transportation Last updated Jul 9, 2003 Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East
Detailed information as of September 2001 on nuclear, biological and chemical weapons in the Middle East, including Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen. Provides information on weapons, usage, treaties, capabilities, and a clickable regional map. From the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), Monterey Institute of International Studies. http://cns.miis.edu/research/wmdme/ Topics: International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, National Security, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Weapons Last updated Aug 16, 2005 Who Rules the Forest?
This 2005 feature profiles the Mbuti Pygmies of the Ituri forest of Congo. It includes photos, field notes from the story's author and photographer, map, related links and a brief bibliography, video clip, and multimedia feature providing background on the Mbuti. From National Geographic. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0509/feature5/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Jan 7, 2008 Zimbabwe: Shadows and Lies
Companion website to a June 2006 program that "goes undercover in Zimbabwe to reveal what has happened to a country once regarded as a beacon of democracy and prosperity in Africa." It examines hunger and poverty, government and political changes, and other issues facing the country. Features video clips, a timeline, interviews, and links to related resources. From PBS Frontline/World. http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/zimbabwe504/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Feb 20, 2007 |
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