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"By the early twentieth century, nearly the entire continent of Africa had been divided up between European powers. This volume traces the history of colonialism in each of Africas regions, as well as the fight for independence and the challenges of establishing viable nations after years languishing under the colonial yoke. The political, economic, and social elements of colonialism are all explored. The title also delves into the patterns in European-African interactions that led to colonialism, including the slave trade and the ivory trade. A comprehensive, wide-ranging reference volume"--Amazon.com.

A collection of personal stories and photographs from people who lived in the Congo.

African native and frontline reporter Aidan Hartley chronicles the experiences of his ancestors who emigrated from Britain to Sub-Saharan Africa during the mid-nineteenth century, and contrasts them with his own adventures on the continent.

"Amina lives on the edges of Mogadishu. Her family's house has been damaged in Somalia's long civil war, but they continue to live there, reluctant to leave their home. Amina's world is shattered when government forces come to arrest her father because his art has been officially censored, deemed too political. Then rebel forces kidnap Amina's brother, forcing him to become a soldier in Somalia's brutal ongoing war"--OCLC.

Politics in Contemporary Africa details the governments and political processes that shape the lives of the continent's population. The book places current events such as the Arab Spring into historical context and examines the rapid political change occurring throughout modern-day Africa. Politics in Contemporary Africa provides readers with an understanding of the relationship between African governments and governments around the world.

The economy of modern Africa is characterized by explosive growth and even larger potential. The Economy in Contemporary Africa examines the challenges and opportunities that shape economies around the continent today. The book looks at a range of topics, from oil reserves to entrepreneurship, and places them within a local, regional, and global context to provide a comprehensive view of a key player in the world economy.

" ... investigates how African conflicts fit into both regional and global geopolitical landscapes; ... profiles terrorist organizations, rebel groups, and governments engaged in hostilities within the continent and beyond... includes information about how these conflicts affect Africans day-to-day lives"--Amazon.com.

Profiles major political leaders.