The Rwandan Civil War : A 5 page overview of the
conflict
between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes of Rwanda which
culminated in a bloody civil war in 1994 in which the Hutu
majority tried to exterminate the Tutsi minority. The writer
gives the historical background which led up to this conflict
showing the multiple causal factors which contributed to this
genocidal effort. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Hututsi.wps Is Uganda A Democracy? : 10 pages in length. Democracy
is a political way of life that involves each and every person
in all phases of decision-making and rule. Indeed, it is a
most desired manner by which to run a country; however,
democratic rule is not easy to come by. Nations have
fought for the right to call themselves a democracy, while
others have endured great hardships and constant battle
without ever achieving its liberating results. The writer
discusses how Uganda is one nation that has rallied back
from severe oppression to be able to claim the democratic
way of life as its own. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Ugandem.wps
Sierra Leone / Exemplary Of The Third World :
An 8
page research paper on this tiny African country located in
the bulge of Africa. The writer discusses the countrys
history, ethnic, and economic background as well as the
recent political unrest which has plagued the country.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Sierral.wps
Zaire, Past & Present : A 7 page paper
discussing an
overview of Zaire, its history and social background and
recent political developments. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Zaire.doc
Problems in African Countries : Approximately 8
pages
worth of notes & overview of socio-political problems in
various African countries including : Zaire, Nigeria, Algeria,
Sudan... Bibliography lists 7+ sources. Afriprob.wps
The Decolonization of Algeria : This 5 page paper
describes
Algerias history and its eventual independence. The current
state of the nation is noted but the focus of the paper
concerns the ultimate success of the Fifth Republic and why
the Fourth Republic was unable to resolve the situation.
Both Mitterrand and deGualle are discussed in terms of
leadership ability. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
SA16Alge.wps
Tunisia: This 15 page report discusses the north
Africa
nation of Tunisia. Situated between Algeria and Libya,
Tunisia is a surprising combination of social
progressiveness, economic stability, and traditional culture.
Once the location of one of the ancient worlds most
important city-states, Carthage, Tunisia has maintained a
uniqueness and stability not found in the majority of African
nations. Located between Algeria and Libya, the desert and
coastal nation has a population of approximately 9 million
people. Its progressive government has steadily improved
Tunisias economic and development status, leading it to a
political and social stability virtually non-existent in Africa.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. BWtunis.rtf
The Political Success And Fall Of Kwame Nkrumah :
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. Nkrumah.doc
The Algerian Revolution : A 6 page overview of the
Algerian Revolution. The writer concentrates on the role of
the various Algerian factions and the French government in
the events leading up the revolution. Bibliography lists eight
sources. Algeriar.wps
Ghana & The Effects Of Decolonization : A 10 page
analysis of the historical colonization of Ghana, the effects
of decolonization affecting the nation today, and how that
history should and should not be applied to decolonization
practices as proposed by modern-day philosophers. The
paper discusses the problems being experienced by the
lower classes and how the philosophers suggest changing
that problem while relying on African strengths exhibited
throughout history. Ghana, as the African nation leader for
change, has much to offer from a historical and modern-day
viewpoint. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Ghanad.wps
Malis Economic & Political Systems / Then & Now :
A 14 page report that traces the origins of the Mali Empire
from inception to the modern African republic. The decline
of a wealthy, prosperous state to one that is riddled with
poverty and hardship is discussed in terms of governmental
structures and economic conditions. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Mali.wps
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