1960-

Biography of South African head of state Nelson Mandela, discussing his personal life, his imprisonment as a political prisoner in South Africa, and his role in the peaceful end to apartheid in 1994.

Profiles eight modern African political leaders, including Nelson Mandela and Haile Selassie.

Examines the beginning of the independence movement in Africa and the results once freedom was achieved.

Explores the crisis of famine and war in Somalia by tracing its evolution through the nation's history and politics.

Presents both sides in an interpretation of cults in America.

Discusses why and how religious cults begin and prosper, describes the different types, and examines in detail the events surrounding cult leaders Charles Manson and Jim Jones.

Examines the history of the Canadian province's ethnic conflict as French-speakers have struggled to preserve their cultural, religious, and ethnic identity in an English-speaking country and how that struggle has led to the movement to make Quebec an independent country.

An introduction to the African Union (AU), an organization formed in 2002 to promote democracy, human rights, social progress, and sustainable development across the continent. Describes the problems the AU faces with limited power and resources and discusses the potential for development today with new leaders.

Traces the history of Africa in the fifty years since the independence era began, describing how the withdrawal of Europe's colonial powers influenced the African people and culture.

Ken Wiwa chronicles the life of his father, Nigerian writer and critic of military rule Ken Saro-Wiwa.