Academic papers on Africa

Anthony Appiah/ 'In my father's house'
A 5 page analysis of African writer Anthony Appiah's book In My Father's House. In this work, Appiah rejects what he refers to as the 'rhetoric of descent,' and advocates a 'reasonable' course for identifying and consenting to a paradigm that...
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Apartheid
Segregation is a word that is often used in the context of American social structure prior to 1964 when legislation was passed that mandated an end to discrimination. Most Americans have come to believe that the practices that kept Blacks...
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Rian Malan/ My Traitor's Heart
A 6 page analysis of My Traitor's Heart by Rian Malan, which is an unblinking look at both sides of the racial issues that have been inherent to South Africa since the first Europeans set foot on African soil. Malan, who is a journalist by trade,...
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Rich Land, Poor Land - Nigeria's Unfriendly Skies
A 5 page paper that discusses the political and economical chaos that has surrounded the African country of Nigeria for the past century and left this oil-rich land in a situation of ruin. Highlighted is the serious lack of proper air traffic...
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Journey of Discovery, Journey of Faith - The Life of Olaudah Equiano
A 5 page paper that traces the transition of the life of Olaudah Equiano from a child of traditional African Igbo culture to an adult of strong, deep Christian faith. Discussed are the conditions that shaped Equiano's life, including his abduction...
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Randall Robinson and Molefi Kete Asante
A 5 page paper which discusses "Defending the Spirit: A Black Life in America" by Randall Robinson and "Kemet, Afrocentricity and Knowledge" by Molefi Kete Asante. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
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World Wildlife Fund
A 6 page paper which discusses the plight of the World Wildlife Fund in their attempts to change the condition of poaching African elephants. The paper discusses the problem, the organization, possible solutions, and recommendations. Bibliography...
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Kenya's Quest for Justice
A 20 page paper discussing the issue of whether ingrained but changing political corruption has affected the functional ability of Kenya's judicial system. Kenya has long been surrounded by violence and the corruption of the nations surrounding it,...
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The UN's Role in Rwandan Genocide
A 12 page paper discussing the UN's failure to intervene in the ethnically-motivated slaughter of 800,000 civilians in Rwanda in 1994. The Hutus and Tutsis of Central Africa were able to live together in peace before European colonization came to...
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Ethiopia: History And Religion
Ethiopia is a country with a history of diverse religious cultures. This 7 page paper explores briefly the history of Ethiopia and focuses on the political and religious aspects of the country. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Nation-State: A Curse for Africa?
5 pages in length. In Black Man's Burden, author Basil Davidson argues that the nation-state has proved a curse for the African independent nation. When we examine the works of several different authors it is easy to discover that Davidson speaks...
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Flora Nwapa/One is Enough
A 5 page analysis of Flora Nwapa's novel of Nigerian life One is Enough. The writer argues that the structure of this novel revolves around the journeys undertaken by the protagonist, Amaka, as being analogies for the journey of self-discovery,...
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Egyptian Tourism and the Treasury
This 12 page paper looks at the tourism industry in Egypt and the way it is influenced by the treasury. The paper starts with an outline of how resources are allocated by the treasury and then goes on to look more specifically at the tourist...
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Western Influence on Asia and Africa
A 6 page overview of the varying interactions of African and Asian countries to Western influence. Provides specific examples from Sudan, Gold Coast (Ghana), Kenya, Morocco, Japan, China, Ethiopia, and elsewhere. Emphasizes that these reactions...
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Ngangura Mweze's "Life Is Rosy" / "La Vie Est Belle"
5 pages in length. La Vie Est Belle (Life Is Rosy) by Ngangura Mweze is a wonderfully funny story about love, social acceptance and the trouble people will go to achieve both in their lives. Director Mweze took a story line completely different...
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