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Articles related to "West Africa"
Accra, Ghana Celebrates 50 Years Ghana in West Africa has just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Stop off in the capital Accra and join the party on your way to safari, eco tours or the slave routes. accra • ghana • west africa • ghana in west africa • slave trade
Gabon, West-Africa Because of its oil interests, Gabon's cities are expensive for tourists, but the pristine national parks and the rainforests are unique in this green lung of Africa. gabon • west-africa • ecotourism • eco-tourism • eco toruism
Regulating Menstruation in West Africa Women in West Africa regulate their periods with herbal and traditional medicines in order to ensure future fertility. Though people might view the use of these medicines as contraceptive or abortive in nature, scholars argue that most African women do not use them for either purpose. abortion • abortifacient • emmenagogue • menstruation • menses
West Africa This article is the third in a series on the philatelic evolution of African nations. This month's featured area is West Africa.
LORD DUNMORE'S PROCLAMATION Lord Dunmore's Proclamation was the first emancipation of slaves in the history of America. It should be recognized as a great moment in history. history • black history • black history event • canadian • canada
Travels in Mali West Africa Mali is a fascinating mixture of culture, tradition and myth and continues to draw the intrepid and the curious to its legendary city of Timbuktu. timbuktu • tombouctou • djenne grand mosque • mali • malian music
419 Scams Go International In spite of the publicity and warnings about 419 advance fee scams, estimates are that $100 million is scammed every year from Americans alone. 419 nigerian scam • advance fee fraud • scambaiting • penal code • scammer
Argentina Soccer Gold Medal Favorites The 22nd edition of the men's Olympic Soccer competition will commence on August 7th, with all the media heavies pegging Argentina as the overwhelming favorite. argentina football gold medal favorites • south americans seek repeat in olympics • brazil's quest for gold • netherlands boast talent • west africa's representation
Bomba The Bomba flourished wherever the West African slaves and their descendants lived and worked. In Puerto Rico, this was typically on the colonial plantations. bomba • puerto rican • west africa • loisa • puerto rico
Democracy in Dakar A unique project witnessing the 2007 elections in Senegal through the eyes of the hip hop community. senegal • africa • west africa • politics • elections
Glorious Gullah Rich with Color Africans, sold as slaves, developed their own language and traditions which is celebrated today. gullah • sweet grass baskets • pawley island • gullah o'oman shop • african american
Sundiata: A Slightly Irreverent Version of Mali's Last Conqueror This article re-tells the myth of Sundiata, last conqueror of Mali, child of the white buffalo. Rather than trying to re-capture the flavour and traditional language of myth, I allow my 20th century cynicism to emerge. sundiata • conqueror • mali • west africa • 13th century
Trade Culture Time Horizons International consultants & lawyers from Norway, Canada, U.S. and U.K. must consider the longer-term orientation of cultures like China, Japan, Vietnam, Brazil & India. trade culture time horizons • long-term orientation countries • encourage large savings • international consultants & lawyers • pakistan
Travel Safety in Dakar, Senegal Dakar is colorful and culturally-rich but also chaotic, so thoughtful planning for safety can help you avoid danger in this exotic vacation destination. travel safety in senegal • travel safety in dakar • flights to dakar • dakar hotels • malaria in senegal
Ghana’s Trade Economy Though gold mining & cocoa farming helped a 20% rise in Ghana's exports in 2006, prospects for the West African nation's economy depend on tourism & other services. ghana’s trade economy • ghana's gold & cocoa exports • oil imports ghana • ghana's gross national product gnp • export partners ghana
Gender Violence in Sierra Leone What triggered the resurgence of Female Genital Cutting in Sierra Leone? What needs to be done to protect women in one of the poorest nations in the world? sierra leone • women • female genital cutting • poverty • education
Mae Jemison: An Extraordinary Woman (Part I) Mae Jemison wanted to be a scientist. She became that and much more. Join me as we look at the story of this incredible woman. 1961 • chicago • mae jemison • scientist • teacher
Mae Jemison: An Extraordinary Woman (Part II) Mae Jemison wanted to be a scientist. She became that and much more. Join me as we look at the story this incredible woman. 1961 • chicago • mae jemison • scientist • teacher |
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