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The Sharpeville Massacre: Deaths not in Vain
On 18 March 1960 an important event occurred that changed the course of inter-racial relations in South Africa. That day on Bree Street in Johannesburg the PAC leader announced a non-violent campaign against the pass laws. Three days later that campaign turned violent as blood was shed at a march in the Sharpeville township.
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Early African Nationalism and Pan-Africanism
This is a general history describing Pan-Africanism, Pan-Africanism's influence on early nationalism, and the transformation of early nationalism after World War II into modern mass independence movements.
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Part II Africa for Africans: Ethiopian Independent Churches
This article continues Part I, a discussion of African Independent Churches. The following two articles will explore African Traditional Religion and Islam in Africa.
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9th African Union Summit
The summit, which concluded on July 3, brought together those who desire to create a United States of Africa with 'gradualists' who feel the continent is not ready yet.
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Liberation Theology And The Church in Africa
Liberation theology--and Feminist Theology--developed in Africa during the 1970s, a time when the continent was gripped with questions of economic and political liberation. This article delves into the question of whether using violence to achieve liberation results in unintended consequences, as well as looking at the question of liberation from a theological and personal standpoint.
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The United States of Africa
"We ask all the heads of state to hold a referendum so that they will see that all the people want a United States of Africa" -Moamer Gaddafi
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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.
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FESPACO - Africa’s Film Festival
The film making and watching community gathers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso for FESPACO, the 20th Pan African Film & Television festival from February 24 - March 3, 2007.
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Overview of Green Belt Movement
Information on the history, achievements and current activities of the Global Belt Movement, a women's rights and environmental campaign based in Kenya.
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The Technical Aid Corps Scheme
Thousands of Africans mobilise to deliver humanitarian aid to other nations. Does this signal a growing trend?
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Soweto, South Africa
2007 Grammy winners, The Soweto Gospel Choir reflects the hopes and dreams of the people of Soweto, South Africa, who will embrace you with warmth when you visit them.
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This Week in Film Festivals
A listing of film festivals around the globe for 04/08/07 to 04/14/07.
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