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The Acacia Initiative is an international effort to empower sub-Saharan African communities with the ability to apply information and communication technologies to their own social and economic development.

A collection of articles and papers from several publications relating to health issues.

This site operate through efforts currently under way to provide access to the environmental laws of Nigeria through the Internet. Information contained in this site was obtained from copies of the laws from members of the Nigerian Bar, the Pace Global Environmental Law Network at Pace University School of Law in White Plains, N.Y.

Rubani is a Swahili word that means to "pilot" or "navigate". Rubani is the first multilingual commercial Web directory dedicated to providing and locating African information on the Web.

Here you will find African news, featured articles, art galleries, a club , hair bradiding and restaurant guide to African dining in the U.S.

USAfrica Online is published digitally and copyrighted by USAfrica Digital Networks, Houston. USAfrica Online, is African-owned, U.S-based newspaper published digitally on the world wide web, features money/investment analyses and other issues concerning the United States and Africa.

Africa Confidential is authoritative and reliable bringing you hard facts and sharp analysis, drawing on an extensive network of experienced, independent correspondents. Every edition deals with critical issues of the day and - when the news demands it - special supplements provide extended coverage of important people and areas.

AFRICULT, a multilingual online magazine published in English, German, French or African languages, with monthly updates calls for serious papers on every African topic. Accepted are all submissions which are free of propaganda or unbearable ideological biases.

Listing of hotels in various African nations.

This site festures background information on Kenya as well as a slew of other things to help you whether you are a first time traveler or are already qualified as a GWH (Great White Hunter). Either way there might be some info here for you.

The external links from this site include links to authors and scholars who produce disciplinary collections and guides realting to Africa.

Archaeology & Anthropology

Igbos are an immensely proud, dynamic, progressive and ambitious people. In research by archaeologists, historians, linguists and agronomists into their origin, the part the Igbo played in the development of Nigeria shows that they are people who, once converted to Christianity by foreign missionaries, placed their greatest emphasis on education.

A comprehensive collection of stunning pictures of African nature and wildlife subjects that you can download, with additional information on each subject - a must for nature lovers. Other services include stock photography with a stock list that can be viewed.

While there is a lot of different music, one of mankind's biggest passions is the music of Africa. This site gives you a menu of articles, reviews, artists and labels.

A comprehensive list of links to online exhibitions, projects, symposiums, research and publications focusing on various regions throughout Africa and the world.

Country Specific

This site offers you various informations about the political and social development of Burundi. You also have the opportunity to give your own opinion on the country's problems and on ways to overcome them.

This Web site provides information relating to the country of Kenya, Africa. Among the many links and new services, the site highlights the history, economy, educational system, and government of Kenya.,

The site includes annotated links to numerous resources on the criminal justice system in South Africa, as well as South African news, history, government, and human rights during apartheid and since its dismantling.

The people of Swaziland met the 6th day of July to form the People's United Democratic Movement, to represent fully the interests of the people of Swaziland and to unite them against undemocratic governance.

History

The Estevanico Society is dedicated to scholarly research into the life and journeys of Estevanico (also Esteban or Stephen the Black.) The society aims to explore his origins in Morocco, and enslavement by the Portugese and Spanish, and his historic journey thru the American Southwest ending in his death at the Zuni Pueblo of Hawikuh.

The Internet African American History Challenge is an Internet-based curriculum enhancement tool for Black History education programs. The Internet African American History Challenge consists of test questions based on the lives of important 19th century African Americans. The questions are based on biographical profiles (available at the web site) of African Americans who have made major contributions to the political, religious and artistic life of America. This internet web site encourages the study of African American historical figures who have called America to be a better place.

Languages

Take online lessons on Hieratic. Hieratic is the cursive form of Hieroglyphic writing which the Egyptians used for everday writing.  Hieratic developed very early in Egyptian history, and remained in use for most documents until around 700BCE when it was replaced by Demotic.  However, Hieratic was still used for religious documents on papyrus until the old priesthood was disbanded. Hieratic, as the practical form of writing, was the first type of writing that the Egyptian scribes learned.  Hieroglyphics were only taught to advanced students.  As a result, many scribes could not read Hieroglyphic inscriptions, or only with difficulty.  This is, of course, exactly the opposite of what occurs now - Hieroglyphs first, then Hieratic for a select few.  Hieratic texts are now usually transcribed into Hieroglyphs in order to be studied.

This online publication functions to serve as the primary, professional news medium for Africans and Americans and to promote and support establishing of pro-development structures and ideas.

Organizations

The Centre of African Studies is the centre of a network of many different disciplinary interests. This is reflected in the very lively weekly seminar programmes (drawing on lawyers, scientists, social scientists and humanities speakers).

The The mission of the Institute for Security Studies is to enhance human security in Africa. This is acheived through applied research and the dissemination of information relating to industrial, regional and international security. The Institute is committed to democracy, good governance and the promotion of common security.

The mission of the Yoruba Studies Association is to provide a scholarly forum for students of Yoruba life and culture to exchange ideas and maintain contact, to the end of increasing understanding of Yoruba thought and preserving the vitality of the Yoruba way.

Publications

The Black Collegian Online is the electronic version of the 27 year old, national career opportunities magazine. In addition to the abundance of career planning/job search information, there is commentary by leading African-American writers, lifestyle/ entertainment features, general information on college life, and news of what's happening on college campuses today.

A free press isn't much of a tradition in Africa, but this weekly Zimbabwe newspaper, out of Harare, goes a long way toward demonstrating that the idea is workable.

Telematics

The purpose of this thesis - by Michael M.S. Damena - is to assess the current state of telecommunications and information technology in Ethiopia and propose developmental objectives and reform strategies for the industry.

Environment

The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is an international non-governmental policy training and research institute located in Nairobi, Kenya. The Centre focuses on enhancing national capacities for sustainable development, particularly the implementation of environmental treaties. This site explains the origins of ACTS, the Governing Council, programs, and collaborating institutions.

EASD is a private, non-profit, closed corporation focussing on the empowerment of African people and institutions operating in the areas of environmental management and sustainable development.

Development

The African Development Institute Inc., is an independent, non partisan policy research institute aimed at initiating practical solutions to Africa's developmental crisis. Through education, research, and policy analysis the organization hopes to be a catalyst for developing the human and material potential of Africans. The organization challenges policies that has lead to the stagnation of Africa's development and offers alternative strategies towards continental self sufficiency.

The journal that keeps America in touch with all minorities by providing employment opportunities, community awareness and resources in higher education.

Sports

The African Football Confederation was founded in 1957 and consists of all African National Football Associations which are members of FIFA and recognized by it as the official bodies controlling football in there respective countries.

This site is concerned with the development processes in Third World countries, especially the Middle East and Latin American regions, and how economic growth and development affect women's position in society. Also, there are weekly discussions on different aspects of women lives (economics, politics, religion, and socio-cultural) to explore the advance of Third World women in society. You will find useful information about women's role in Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

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