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A Witch Doctor’s Curse: Juju Snakes
The year was 1939. Lloyd Smith was an underground surveyor at the Touan Gold mines on the Gold Coast of Africa. Smith does not believe in Juju, but he cannot explain what happened to him that year. His cook tried to warn him about Juju and its dangers. Smith’s job was to survey the Ansuam site in order to construct a pipeline to bring water from a dam. He angered a Juju man by destroying his hut that was in the path of the proposed pipeline. The African horned viper is a rare and deadly snake. Smith was to have three encounters with the vipers
paranormal • juju • juju curse • african horned viper • africa
The year was 1939. Lloyd Smith was an underground surveyor at the Touan Gold mines on the Gold Coast of Africa. Smith does not believe in Juju, but he cannot explain what happened to him that year. His cook tried to warn him about Juju and its dangers. Smith’s job was to survey the Ansuam site in order to construct a pipeline to bring water from a dam. He angered a Juju man by destroying his hut that was in the path of the proposed pipeline. The African horned viper is a rare and deadly snake. Smith was to have three encounters with the vipers
paranormal • juju • juju curse • african horned viper • africa
African Mountains Trekking Holidays, Ethiopia
Trekking holidays in Ethiopia's Simien mountains offer breathtaking scenery, remarkable wildlife and a humbling experience in one of the poorest countries in the world.
african mountains • trekking holidays • ethiopia • simien mountains • walking holiday
Trekking holidays in Ethiopia's Simien mountains offer breathtaking scenery, remarkable wildlife and a humbling experience in one of the poorest countries in the world.
african mountains • trekking holidays • ethiopia • simien mountains • walking holiday
Islamists Reject Peacekeepers
Tensions mount in the Horn of Africa as several countries try to resolve Somalia's political conflict. But Mogadishu's new leaders want no foreign intervention.
somalia • horn of africa • islamists • islamic courts union • icu
Tensions mount in the Horn of Africa as several countries try to resolve Somalia's political conflict. But Mogadishu's new leaders want no foreign intervention.
somalia • horn of africa • islamists • islamic courts union • icu
Somali Islamists Declare Jihad
The Union of Islamic Courts continues to exert its influence over Somalia and has declared 'holy war' against Ethiopia, whom they accuse of meddling in domestic affairs.
somalia • union of islamic courts • uic • buur hakaba • jihad
The Union of Islamic Courts continues to exert its influence over Somalia and has declared 'holy war' against Ethiopia, whom they accuse of meddling in domestic affairs.
somalia • union of islamic courts • uic • buur hakaba • jihad
Somali Refugess Search for Safety
A lack of prospects and concern for Somalia's stability are the reasons refugees cite for leaving their country. But it will be some time before things improve for them.
somalia • kenya • yemen • horn of africa • islamic courts union
A lack of prospects and concern for Somalia's stability are the reasons refugees cite for leaving their country. But it will be some time before things improve for them.
somalia • kenya • yemen • horn of africa • islamic courts union
Food Crisis goes on, little noticed by Globalizations’ Gladiators
The Food Crisis in Africa and in other parts of the world is again under-reported on in the mainstream media. The "against the grain" article seeks to get the issue under the Christmas tree.
food crisis • capitalism • food security • africa • democracy
The Food Crisis in Africa and in other parts of the world is again under-reported on in the mainstream media. The "against the grain" article seeks to get the issue under the Christmas tree.
food crisis • capitalism • food security • africa • democracy
Fighting Piracy on Land and Sea
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime options for bringing piracy suspects to justice have created some confusion among countries and captains with warships in the region.
piracy continues unabated off the horn of africa • unodc executive director addresses us congress on • they take on oil tankers and container ships far o • ransom money is buying property • luxury goods
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime options for bringing piracy suspects to justice have created some confusion among countries and captains with warships in the region.
piracy continues unabated off the horn of africa • unodc executive director addresses us congress on • they take on oil tankers and container ships far o • ransom money is buying property • luxury goods
Adventure Holidays in Ethiopia
Ethiopia offers the traveler a myriad of cultural, historical and natural wonders making an adventure holiday to this little-known destination a voyage of discovery.
adventure holidays • ethiopia • things to do • ethiopian adventure holiday • horn of africa
Ethiopia offers the traveler a myriad of cultural, historical and natural wonders making an adventure holiday to this little-known destination a voyage of discovery.
adventure holidays • ethiopia • things to do • ethiopian adventure holiday • horn of africa
Eritrea Moves Troops Near Ethiopia
The Eritrean army has gone into a U.N. buffer zone close the Ethiopian border,a move that increases tension in the volatile Horn of Africa region.
eritrea • ethiopia • horn of africa • somalia • mission in ethiopia and eritrea
The Eritrean army has gone into a U.N. buffer zone close the Ethiopian border,a move that increases tension in the volatile Horn of Africa region.
eritrea • ethiopia • horn of africa • somalia • mission in ethiopia and eritrea
Ethiopia - Africa's Oldest Nation
Vibrant and diverse Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, Africa's oldest nation, where ancient historical traditions have been preserved in remarkable ways.
ethiopia addis ababa • africa • tourism travel • horn of africa • aksum axum
Vibrant and diverse Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, Africa's oldest nation, where ancient historical traditions have been preserved in remarkable ways.
ethiopia addis ababa • africa • tourism travel • horn of africa • aksum axum
Islamists Control Mogadishu
The Union of Islamic Courts, an Islamist Militia group, have taken control of Mogadishu, bringing a lull in violence.
somalia • mogadishu • islamist militia • islamic courts • warlords
The Union of Islamic Courts, an Islamist Militia group, have taken control of Mogadishu, bringing a lull in violence.
somalia • mogadishu • islamist militia • islamic courts • warlords
Somalia on the Brink of War
The speaker for Somalia's interim government went to Mogadishu to try to revive peace talks. He brokered a deal with the Islamists that his own government won't recognize
somalia • transitional federal government • tfg • union of islamic courts • uic
The speaker for Somalia's interim government went to Mogadishu to try to revive peace talks. He brokered a deal with the Islamists that his own government won't recognize
somalia • transitional federal government • tfg • union of islamic courts • uic
War in Somalia
For several months the threat of war has loomed inside Somalia. Ethiopian troops protecting Somalia's interim government are now battling fighters loyal to Islamists.
somalia war • ethiopia war • horn of africa war • union of islamic courts • transitional federal government
For several months the threat of war has loomed inside Somalia. Ethiopian troops protecting Somalia's interim government are now battling fighters loyal to Islamists.
somalia war • ethiopia war • horn of africa war • union of islamic courts • transitional federal government
8th Ordinary Session of AU
Conflict, women's health and football are some of the issues that African leaders discussed during their two-day summit in Addis Ababa.
au summit addis ababa • john kufuor • ghana's president • sudan darfur • peacekeeping somalia
Conflict, women's health and football are some of the issues that African leaders discussed during their two-day summit in Addis Ababa.
au summit addis ababa • john kufuor • ghana's president • sudan darfur • peacekeeping somalia
Yusuf Declares State of Emergency
In efforts to prevent Mogadishu and Somalia from slipping back into anarcy and clan-based rivalry, Somalia's Baidoa-based government has declared a state of emergency.
state of emergency • somalia war • mogadishu anarchy • president adullahi yusuf • mohamed gedi somali parliament
In efforts to prevent Mogadishu and Somalia from slipping back into anarcy and clan-based rivalry, Somalia's Baidoa-based government has declared a state of emergency.
state of emergency • somalia war • mogadishu anarchy • president adullahi yusuf • mohamed gedi somali parliament
East Africa
This article completes the series on the philatelic evolution of African nations, with the countries that comprise East Africa.
This article completes the series on the philatelic evolution of African nations, with the countries that comprise East Africa.
Economic Slow Down in Africa
Africa will soon be hardly hit by the most severe effects of the global financial crisis with the risk of pulling millions of people back into poverty.
international monetary fund • africa's economy • financial crisis • conference in dar-es-salaam tanzania • "republic of tanzania
Africa will soon be hardly hit by the most severe effects of the global financial crisis with the risk of pulling millions of people back into poverty.
international monetary fund • africa's economy • financial crisis • conference in dar-es-salaam tanzania • "republic of tanzania
Stone Town, World Heritage Capital of Zanzibar
From the Old Dhow Harbour, through a maze of bazaars, merchants' houses and souks to the Sultan's Palace, Stone Town is living monument to East Africa's Swahili history.
stone town • stone town world heritage • capital of zanzibar • east africa • swahili culture
From the Old Dhow Harbour, through a maze of bazaars, merchants' houses and souks to the Sultan's Palace, Stone Town is living monument to East Africa's Swahili history.
stone town • stone town world heritage • capital of zanzibar • east africa • swahili culture
War on Piracy May Escalate on Somali Main Land
Piracy is a reoccurring theme that is effecting international trade security and Somalia has become a breeding ground for it due to two decades of destructive civil war.
somali piracy • trade security • military occupation • u.s. military intervention • cold war aftermath
Piracy is a reoccurring theme that is effecting international trade security and Somalia has become a breeding ground for it due to two decades of destructive civil war.
somali piracy • trade security • military occupation • u.s. military intervention • cold war aftermath
20th Century Western Wars in Africa
A brief history of African involvement in World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.
wwi • wwii • cold war • nationalism • world war i
A brief history of African involvement in World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.
wwi • wwii • cold war • nationalism • world war i
Allusions to Kings in O. Henry
William Sydney Porter assumes his reader's have a solid knowledge of the Bible and will not only recognize but understand the allusions he uses in his narrative.
the gift of the magi • o. henry • william sydney porter. summary of gift of the magi • christmas short story • james dillingham young
William Sydney Porter assumes his reader's have a solid knowledge of the Bible and will not only recognize but understand the allusions he uses in his narrative.
the gift of the magi • o. henry • william sydney porter. summary of gift of the magi • christmas short story • james dillingham young
Ethiopia Celebrates New Millennium
Once again, preparations are underway to welcome the third millennium, except on this occasion, by adherents of the ancient Ethiopian Coptic calendar.
ethiopian millennium • ancient ethiopian coptic calendar • third millennium of 12 september 2007 • cultural diplomacy • third millennium according to the gregorian calend
Once again, preparations are underway to welcome the third millennium, except on this occasion, by adherents of the ancient Ethiopian Coptic calendar.
ethiopian millennium • ancient ethiopian coptic calendar • third millennium of 12 september 2007 • cultural diplomacy • third millennium according to the gregorian calend
Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery (FCGS)
Media and porn are powerful social engineering tools driving women's poor body image, fueling demand for cosmetic surgery. It's a boon for surgeons, but a bust for women.
fgm • labiaplasty • fgcs • body image • social engineering
Media and porn are powerful social engineering tools driving women's poor body image, fueling demand for cosmetic surgery. It's a boon for surgeons, but a bust for women.
fgm • labiaplasty • fgcs • body image • social engineering
Is a Designated Marksman a Sniper?
Since 2000, when the US borrowed Warsaw pact combat doctrine for squad level marksmen, the line between these men and snipers has blurred.
rifleman • sniper • designated marksman • basic rifle marksmanship • designated advanced marksman
Since 2000, when the US borrowed Warsaw pact combat doctrine for squad level marksmen, the line between these men and snipers has blurred.
rifleman • sniper • designated marksman • basic rifle marksmanship • designated advanced marksman
Kids Games & Coloring Pages at Club Penguin
Club Penguin, a Walt Disney Company partner, offers free coloring pages, free kids games, and more child development activities in an ad-free, virtual penguin world.
free printable coloring pages • club penguin • child development play therapy • online kids games • free children games
Club Penguin, a Walt Disney Company partner, offers free coloring pages, free kids games, and more child development activities in an ad-free, virtual penguin world.
free printable coloring pages • club penguin • child development play therapy • online kids games • free children games
More Funding Needed for Food Crisis
The World Food Program committed $11.5 billion to the aid the food crisis, but still funding is stretched thin as 22 countries are vulnerable to the threat.
food crisis in haiti • food crisis in ethiopia • world food program • 22 countries are vulnerable • more funding needed for food crisis
The World Food Program committed $11.5 billion to the aid the food crisis, but still funding is stretched thin as 22 countries are vulnerable to the threat.
food crisis in haiti • food crisis in ethiopia • world food program • 22 countries are vulnerable • more funding needed for food crisis
Obama's Handling of the Somali Pirate Standoff
Former President Bush was plagued with complaints of his unilateral approach to terrorism; but following the pirate standoff, Obama's unilateral action has been praised.
somali pirates • obama pirates • piracy • african piracy • somali piracy
Former President Bush was plagued with complaints of his unilateral approach to terrorism; but following the pirate standoff, Obama's unilateral action has been praised.
somali pirates • obama pirates • piracy • african piracy • somali piracy
Somali Piracy - Solving an International Crisis
A quick look at the crisis in Somalia, and how the situation must be dealt with in order for there to be stability and a lasting solution to the pirate epidemic.
somali pirates • somalian instability • international community somalia • somalian sovereignty • solution in somalia
A quick look at the crisis in Somalia, and how the situation must be dealt with in order for there to be stability and a lasting solution to the pirate epidemic.
somali pirates • somalian instability • international community somalia • somalian sovereignty • solution in somalia
Use of the SKS Today
A product of WWII, SKS rifle, withdrawn from Soviet front line use in the 1950s is still seen all over the world in military and police use.
sks-45 rifle • economical patrol carbines • bangladesh • uganda • yemen
A product of WWII, SKS rifle, withdrawn from Soviet front line use in the 1950s is still seen all over the world in military and police use.
sks-45 rifle • economical patrol carbines • bangladesh • uganda • yemen
Women and Climate Change
Climate change policies must consider gender issues and women's involvement for the advancement of world development.
women and climate change • women and environmental policies • women and global warming • women in poverty • gender and environment
Climate change policies must consider gender issues and women's involvement for the advancement of world development.
women and climate change • women and environmental policies • women and global warming • women in poverty • gender and environment
U.S. Army Special Forces Organization
Having earned their Green Berets, the recruits are now assigned to a particular Special Forces Group based on their interests and current needs.
special forces groups • operational attachment alpha • operational attachment bravo • socom • 75th ranger regiment
Having earned their Green Berets, the recruits are now assigned to a particular Special Forces Group based on their interests and current needs.
special forces groups • operational attachment alpha • operational attachment bravo • socom • 75th ranger regiment
Collecting Africa can be Daunting
This article is the first in a multi-part series discussing the philatelic history of Africa.
This article is the first in a multi-part series discussing the philatelic history of Africa.
Southern Africa
This article picks up from last month's and discusses the evolution of country names for southern African nations.
This article picks up from last month's and discusses the evolution of country names for southern African nations.
The Global Food Crisis Continues
The global food shortage crisis could soon become a worldwide food shortage catastrophe as severe drought in major food-producing regions affects 2009-2010 harvests.
food shortage crisis • world food crisis • industrial agriculture • drought • famine
The global food shortage crisis could soon become a worldwide food shortage catastrophe as severe drought in major food-producing regions affects 2009-2010 harvests.
food shortage crisis • world food crisis • industrial agriculture • drought • famine
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