Academic papers on Africa

The Floods in Madagascar
This 5 page paper takes a look at the devastation severe weather had inflicted on Madagascar and Mozambique in the winter of 2000. With an emphasis on Madagascar, damage done and relief efforts are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Conflict in Zimbabwe
This 5 page paper looks at the situation in Zimbabwe. The history of the country is briefly considered and the role that Mugabe has played in encouraging violence against white framers in his efforts to maintain political power through the use of...
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The Pacification of the Primitives - Achebe's Presentation of Imperialism in Things Fall Apart
A 4 page paper that examines the manner in which African author Chinua Achebe challenges traditional ideas of imperialism in his novel entitled Things Fall Apart. A short synopsis of the novel's plot is included, with particular emphasis placed on...
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Aids in Zimbabwe
6 pages in length. Zimbabwe is in the midst of one of the most serious AIDS epidemics in the world. This paper takes a look at the AIDS in Zimbabwe, sex education in their schools, and government programs, all of which are trying to slow the...
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Chinua Achebe/ 'Things Fall Apart'
A 5 page analysis, + a 1 page outline of that analysis, of Chinua Achebe's novel of Nigerian colonialism, 'Things Fall Apart.' The writer argues that Achebe's novel demonstrates that the Igbo culture shared many of the faults of the invading...
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The Causes of Slow Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
This 5 page paper considers the economic problems which have caused high levels of poverty in the sub Saharan Africa including countries such as Rwanda and Botswana. The causes of poverty such as natural disasters, debt and conflicts are considered...
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Zimbabwe: Environment and Culture
A 6 page overview of the environment of Zimbabwe and its relation to the cultural environment of the country. Correlates cultural features such as poverty with environmental degradation. Concludes that such degradation is not done out of a lack of...
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Kenya's Kikuyu
An 8 page paper discussing Kenya's largest indigenous tribal group. The Kikuyu are not particularly well educated, but their lack of education must not be confused with lack of ability. These people are warm and generous, and they expect...
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What Is an American Today
This 14 page report discusses how one would describe what an American actually is to someone in a remote African village. As Americans meet peoples of the world, they find it is difficult it is to be confronted with unexpected and difficult...
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Kuba Masks: Background and Description of the Nigerian Masks
A 5 page overview of the Kuba masks produced by the Kuba people of Zaire. Outlines the societal function of the masks and provides a detailed description of the construction of two of these masks, the mboom and the moshambwooy or elephant masks. ...
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Arabs And Africans: Historic Relationship
5 pages in length. The writer discusses that a significant part of the historical relationship between Arabs and Africans can be traced back to religious discord and the introduction of Islam. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Arabs And African-Americans: Continued Discord
5 pages in length. The discord that has historically existed between Arabs and Africans has bled over into the relationship that currently exists between Arab-Americans and African-Americans. The writer discusses that what has remained at the...
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Nigerian Independence
African nations have had an interesting, colorful and often chaotic history since obtaining independence from their colonial 'masters'. Nigeria is certainly no exception. This 11 page paper provides an overview of the factors that influenced...
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Social Problems and the Media -- The Global Issue of HIV and AIDS
This 8 page report discusses the fact that in less than two decades, the pandemic of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has become an international health, social, and economic emergency. Not surprisingly, media coverage of AIDS,...
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Laye's Dark Child: Civilization, African Style
The Dark Child, or L'Enfant Noir, is an autobiographical recollection of a young man sent to Paris to study. This 5 page paper examines the validity of the argument that the Europeans brought civilization to African society. No additional...
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