Sub-Saharan African Affairs
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Causes for Conflict in Nigeria
In: Nigeria
By: Katy Hughes
The creation of the country called Nigeria by Britain in 1914 has led to over forty years of conflict and bloodshed. What are the core causes of these ethnic disputes? more...
Pirate Fishing In Sierra Leone
In: Sierra Leone
By: Manya Seisay
Illegal pirate fishing is destroying the economy and quality of life in Sierra Leone, a country that loses US$29 million in revenue to due theft by foreign vessels. more...
In: Sierra Leone
By: Manya Seisay
1 out of 4 Sierra Leonean children are losing their lives to easily preventable diseases driving home the urgent need for education and economic development. more...
Gender Violence in Sierra Leone
In: Sierra Leone
By: Manya Seisay
Milton Margai's educational programs almost ended Sierra Leone's tradition of female genital mutilation but poverty and peer pressure have turned back the clock. more...
Election Sparks Violence in Kenya
In: Kenya
Disputed December 27, 2007 election has divided Kenya along tribal lines, resulting in violence, rioting and death in the Rift Valley and in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. more...
In: South Africa
By: Lorraine Bailey
Newly elected ANC President, Jacob Zuma is highly likely to become SA's next president. Will he be able to shake new corruption charges and carry on Mandela's legacy? more...
Nelson Mandela of South Africa
In: South Africa
By: Karen Lotter
The phrase Madiba Magic was coined at the 1995 Rugby World Cup when then President Nelson Mandela showed up in the captain's number 6 jersey. more...
The Fearless Women of Zimbabwe
In: Zimbabwe
By: Janet Rogers
A movement started by a group of Zimbabwean women in 2003 is giving a voice to the millions of oppressed people who want a New Zimbabwe more...
In: Nigeria
By: Scott Hayden
Nigeria is one of the most abundant oil producing countries in Africa and the world, but the profits are not being seen by the poor residents of Port Harcourt. more...
Durban - Smartest City in Africa
In: South Africa
By: Karen Lotter
The Smart City Conference and Exhibition in Durban, South Africa has kicked affordable broadband provision into top gear making Durban the Smartest City in Africa. more...
S Africa Poll Cites Crime Concerns
In: South Africa
By: Lydia Martin
A recent poll taken in South Africa makes for an interesting read and gives an insight into what the population is dealing with on a day to day basis. more...
Makishi: Mask Characters of Zambia
In: Zambia
By: Henry Berry
Masks have an important role in initiations and public ceremonies in Zambian tribal cultures more...
In: South Africa
By: Karen Lotter
The 2007 edition of this annual handbook for business has been released and shows that more black businessmen are getting richer. more...
In: South Africa
By: Karen Lotter
When South African Finance Minister, Trevor Manuel presented the 2007 Budget on 22 February to Parliament he had some surprises in store. more...
