Best content in World Lit--Africa

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on doing business in Africa | Video on TED.com - 14 views

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Nigeria Africa Economics Corruption in Government Change

shared by Kathe Weltchek on 01 Feb 10 - Cached

Kathe Weltchek on 01 Feb 10

Inspirational speech by the woman who was the Finance Minister in Nigeria. TedTalks, filmed March 2007.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Inspirational speech by the woman who was the Finance Minister in Nigeria. TedTalks, filmed March 2007. </div>

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Kathe Weltchek on 01 Feb 10

Listen to this speech and read some of the comments by listeners in the blog. Then, in pairs, outline her speech. What are her major subjects, points, and ideas? Be concise, but be thorough. We will share the outlines in class.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Listen to this speech and read some of the comments by listeners in the blog. Then, in pairs, outline her speech. What are her major subjects, points, and ideas? Be concise, but be thorough. We will share the outlines in class.</div>

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txu-oclc-238859671-africa_pol_2008.jpg (JPEG Image, 1786x2146 pixels) - Scaled (27%) - 6 views

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Africa Maps Political boundaries

shared by Kathe Weltchek on 01 Feb 10 - No Cached

Kathe Weltchek on 01 Feb 10

Map of Africa with good zoom capacity

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Kathe Weltchek on 01 Feb 10

Use this map to identify where countries are. Would like to divide the continent into four to six regions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Use this map to identify where countries are. Would like to divide the continent into four to six regions.</div>

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Global Voices Online » Nigeria - 4 views

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people Nigeria Africa Pride blogsite

shared by Kathe Weltchek on 29 Jan 10 - Cached

Kathe Weltchek on 29 Jan 10

Exciting and informative website with recent articles about what people in Nigeria are feeling about themselves and their "image" in the world. Many other articles as well. Always being updated. Ongoing resource for African community of voices.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Exciting and informative website with recent articles about what people in Nigeria are feeling about themselves and their "image" in the world. Many other articles as well. Always being updated. Ongoing resource for African community of voices.</div>

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The year that was in madagascar - 4 views

Andry Rajoelina Madagascar Lova Rakotomalala

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allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Like Navy Like Others - 3 views

This article was about two civilians of Nigeria filing a complaint about two navy officers disrespecting a citizen. What they did was beat a woman named Miss Okere, they beat her, pushed, pulled, ...

Africa Nigeria Navy Disgrace Military Disrespect Violation

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Zambia: Reactions to Chiluba's acquittal - 3 views

Frederick Chiluba Zambia

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on doing business in Africa | Video on TED.com - 1 views

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Nigeria Africa Culture Education Economics

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afrol News - Anti-homosexuality law threat to fighting AIDS - 2 views

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HIV Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill

shared by laurel f on 04 Feb 10 - Cached

laurel f on 04 Feb 10

This article talks about Ugandan parliament's "Anti-Homosexuality Bill" which would impede on the fight against AIDs and HIVs. The Bill would prevent Ugandan people from being informed about STDs, and in turn, they'd be ignorant about the effects of HIV and how it's spread.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about Ugandan parliament's "Anti-Homosexuality Bill" which would impede on the fight against AIDs and HIVs. The Bill would prevent Ugandan people from being informed about STDs, and in turn, they'd be ignorant about the effects of HIV and how it's spread. </div>

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allAfrica.com: Kenya: Chemweno Rediscovers Her Form - 2 views

Chemweno Kenya Cross Country Track & Field

started by Cameron DeGuzman on 04 Feb 10 no follow-up yet

A new book - 2 views

I recently learned of a writer, Sefi Atta. Her new book, "Everything good will come" is a great read. I just started it, but I'm enjoying it so much. Has anyone read this book or any of Atta's b...

Nigeria Culture Africa novel book Sefi Atta

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Culture of South Africa - traditional, history, people, clothing, traditions, women, be... - 1 views

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African Culture

shared by Justin Macabenta on 02 Feb 10 - Cached

Justin Macabenta on 02 Feb 10

This website is about general information on the country of South Africa. It contains information about their history, culture, geography, government, etc. The website contains just the basic over view of everything in the country and also has all the other countries in Africa and around the world as well. By using this sight you could read about whatever you want to know about the country and its existence.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This website is about general information on the country of South Africa. It contains information about their history, culture, geography, government, etc. The website contains just the basic over view of everything in the country and also has all the other countries in Africa and around the world as well. By using this sight you could read about whatever you want to know about the country and its existence.</div>

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IRIN Africa | DRC-CONGO: Of fish wars and displacement | Great Lakes | DRC Congo | Food... - 1 views

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shared by Valentino Gerardo on 04 Feb 10 - Cached

Valentino Gerardo on 04 Feb 10

This article is about ethnic communities in the northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo. The clashes have been happening for years and this most recent conflict was over fish.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is about ethnic communities in the northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo. The clashes have been happening for years and this most recent conflict was over fish.</div>

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Modern Books in Africa - 1 views

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Africa Modern Books Penguin Books Books Reading Language Learning Education Entertainment

shared by Laura Erwin on 04 Feb 10 - Cached

Laura Erwin on 04 Feb 10

These are some books that are commonly read in Africa today, written by African authors. They are quite interesting because they seem a lot like books that we as Americans read. I think it would be really cool to read one !

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">These are some books that are commonly read in Africa today, written by African authors. They are quite interesting because they seem a lot like books that we as Americans read. I think it would be really cool to read one !</div>

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afrol News - African News Agency - 1 views

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africa news

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laurel f on 04 Feb 10

This website provides news on current events in all countries of Africa. It separates its articles into sections like Health, Culture-Arts, and Gay-Lesbian. It's "the only independent news agency dedicated exclusively to Africa.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This website provides news on current events in all countries of Africa. It separates its articles into sections like Health, Culture-Arts, and Gay-Lesbian. It's "the only independent news agency dedicated exclusively to Africa. </div>

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Morocco to Launch High Speed Train that will carry 8 million passengers per year - 1 views

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High Speed Train Project Morocco Tangier-Casablanca

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Kharina Castillo on 04 Feb 10

This article is about The Tangier-Casablanca high speed train that will be developed starting this June 2010. The high speed train will be able to carry a capacity of 500 passengers. The high speed train will not operate until December 2015. This project will provide the Moroccan government with and advancement in transportation which will help the economy grow.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is about The Tangier-Casablanca high speed train that will be developed starting this June 2010. The high speed train will be able to carry a capacity of 500 passengers. The high speed train will not operate until December 2015. This project will provide the Moroccan government with and advancement in transportation which will help the economy grow. </div>

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Eritrean Soccer Team Defects In Kenya - 1 views

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Africa Eritrea Soccer

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Justin Subhan on 04 Feb 10

Eritrea's soccer team is off to Kenya to play a regional tournament and after a crushing defeat the team is nowhere to be found. The team had defected from Eritrea due to Eritrea's repressive government and culture. They had just run away.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Eritrea's soccer team is off to Kenya to play a regional tournament and after a crushing defeat the team is nowhere to be found. The team had defected from Eritrea due to Eritrea's repressive government and culture. They had just run away.</div>

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Nigeria Wants To Share Millions of Dollars With You, and It's No Con - 1 views

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Nigeria Economic Africa

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Julia Guerra on 04 Feb 10

Nigeria, till now famous for its conmen, is becoming an African and world economic superpower right under our eyes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Nigeria, till now famous for its conmen, is becoming an African and world economic superpower right under our eyes.</div>

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African Women on the Internet - 1 views

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Africa Women's Voices Politics Health Education