SVHS HWC '12-'13

The president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signs a peace accord as well as Uganda and Rwanda representatives. The accord states that the nations need to "preserve and protect the territorial sovereignty."

This article was about how the drought has effects on the refugee camp. It also talks about the amount of money that has been invested to stop the famine.

This article explains the personal reactions to a woman, Valerie Amos that was part of a Refugee Camp for a Somalian drought.

South Africans drag a man away for killing a man. South Africa has a lot of violence, attacks, and police are brutal. This article explains the violence of South Africa

The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act outlines the procedures to be taken that will allow Africa to become more affluent and stable while the U.S. gains precious natural resources. This act is vital to not only improving the living conditions in Africa, but establishing a lucrative trading relationship with many African countries.

Nelson's Mandela's Speech after he was released from prison. He speaks to ending the apartheid regime.

This article explains a sanitation initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa. This relates to our discussion of the poor sanitation in cities and urbanized areas as a result of the poor state colonialism has left Africa in. 

The article discusses how Africa may or may not grow to become a more stable continent.  It first talks about the goods that Africa produces for the world but it goes on to state the corruption and violence occurring throughout the many countries of the continent.

Oscar Pistorius was charged with the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp on February 14. This case is getting attention from the media, which the authors says is good because it demonstrates the justice being done in South Africa and brings attention to the high level of violence against women in South Africa.

This article increases and expands on the information from the article, "African Drought Creates the World's Largest Refugee Camp." It includes things such as this drought being the worst in 60 years, and affecting 12 million people.

​This scholarly journal talks about a study that was done based on the health of African refugees. The results were horrific, with a very large majority having vitamin deficiency and needed many vaccinations. The participants in the study were then given medical care and attention. The total amount of participants in the study was 258.

This primary source is of a document from Nicolas Platt that states a strategy to increase the public support for the positive involvement in Africa. If one were to look closely, he/she would be able to read what the document is saying. At the time it was considered to be confidential.

Talks about how the number of refugees has grown in large amounts, and that thousands are fleeing for safety to surrounding countries. This is causing huge issues for the countries taking in refugees. Also the number itself is forming issues. 7,000 - 8,000 refugees are leaving Syria daily. Money is needed and that $1.5 billion was requested for the relief efforts provided.

People vote for the first time in Kenya since 2007. This election is under a new constitution that is meant to prevent violence.