The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
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A 3 page paper discussing the biography and purposes of this former slave in publishing his Narrative in 1789 (1791 in the United States). Equiano illustrated to European and American readers the civilization of his people and the barbarism of the white slave traders, upending the common notion of who was “civilized” and who was not. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSOlauEquiano.rtf

The Ju/'hoansi
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The Ju/'hoansi tribes of southern Africa are an example of a culture that continues into the modern life but is in extreme danger of extinction at the hands of 'progress'. This 7 page paper explores the transition from a forging culture to a farming and herding. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTjuhons.wps

The Ju/’hoansi and the !Kung: Cultural Behavior and Impact
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A 10 page overview of the cultures of these peoples. Presents a discussion largely based on Richard Lee’s “The Dobe Ju/’hoansi” and Marjorie Shostak’s “Nisa: The Life and Words of a !Kung Woman” regarding traditional subsistence patterns, spiritual beliefs, and gender relationships. Notes the factors which are leading to a change in these traditional lifeways. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPkalaha.rtf

The Legacy of the Congo's Colonialism
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This 6 page thesis paper looks specifically at the Belgium Congo and the beneficial effects of colonialism. Issues are discussed before and after 1960 when colonial rule came to an end. Allegations of maltreatment under colonialism are addressed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA046Bel.wps

The Maji Maji Rebellion
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A 10 page discussion of the Maji Maji rebellion as an example of the effects of harsh European controls in Africa during the early 20th century. Several African nations had fallen under the powerful influence of a German monetary economy and Maji Maji essentially represented a collective effort for Independence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Majimaji.wps

The Military in Sudan
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This 9 page paper examines the military forces in Sudan. Problems within the nation are touched on as well as how outside forces have helped. Various issues are broached and the history about Sudan is relayed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA516Sud.rtf

The Nature And Impact Of European Imperialism Upon Existing African Societies
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3 pages in length. African life has always been a seamless web, forever moving from one generation to another all the while upholding traditional culture and faith as a means by which to survive, a reality that came to an abrupt halt when European Imperialism fell upon the land. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCEuroImpr.rtf

The New South Africa
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A 10 page paper which examines South Africa today focusing primarily on David Goodman’s book “Fault Lines: Journeys into the New South Africa.” Also examined is George Bizos’ “No One to Blame: In pursuit of justice in South Africa.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsthaf.rtf

The Nuer Religion & Its Views Of Nature
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A 10 page paper discussing the Nuer religion in Africa and its views regarding nature, as well as the foundation for those beliefs. There are currently close to one million Nuer living in the Sudan and Ethiopia. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Relnuer.wps

The Origins of African-American Religion:
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This 6 page paper discusses the history of African-American Christianity. This paper looks to Africa as well as slave trading for roots into this diverse religion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSReligi.rtf

The Pacification of the Primitives - Achebe's Presentation of Imperialism in Things Fall Apart
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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 the sections in which Achebe emphasizes the uneven trade of time honored tradition for Western cultural imperialism. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: LCPacifi.doc

The Peacekeeping Role of South Africa
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This 7 page paper examines the role of South Africa in the post-apartheid era. Several charts are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA509Pce.rtf

The Policy Process In Developing/Emerging Countries: Nigeria
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15 pages in length. Every civilization, every society, every cultural subgroup of human beings has utilized policy as a way in which to promote progress and improve upon continued existence as a species; while some policies serve to stratify those within a particular culture, policy is also the vehicle that provides opportunities where they heretofore did not exist. The extent to which the policy process seeks to improve the outcome for any given number of people on a particular subject is both grand and far-reaching; that the process as an entity in and of itself is often fraught with inequity, procrastination and personal agenda speaks to the difficulties inherent to creating policy that is advantageous to all. Nigeria is no stranger to the struggles associated with the policy process, inasmuch as her people have long struggled to erect policy that is conducive for them rather than the omnipotent powers that have historically taken heavy-handed control over her policy process. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: TLCPolicyNiger.rtf

The Political Success And Fall Of Kwame Nkrumah
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An 11 page paper that discusses three aspects of Nkrumah's politics. These are: inspiration for political theories, his rise to power, and his fall. The paper addresses Nkrumah's philosophies and affiliations generally, his communistic affiliations, his affiliation with George Padmore that brought him to power, and the internal and external political decisions he made affecting the overthrow of the Nkrumah government. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Nkrumah.doc

THE PORTRAYAL OF AFRICA IN LITERATURE
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This 4 page paper discusses the influence of Africa over the characters in Conrad's Heart of Darkness and Kingslover's The Poisonwood Bible. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBlitaf.rtf

The Problem of the HIV / AIDS Orphans in Sub Sahara Africa
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This 39 page paper is an in-depth look at the problems faced by orphans who have lost their parents as a result of AIDS. The paper starts with an introduction outlining the purpose of the study and the contents. The paper is written in chapters examining the virus and its' prevalence, then looking at orphans who are HIV positive, the changes the high death rate is causing in the social structures, the physical and mental impact of the situation on the orphans and the policies an actions which are in place. The bibliography cites 47 sources.
Filename: TEaidshiva.rtf

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