Essays and Research Papers on Africa

This 3-page paper attempts to draw comparisons between the wholesale genocide evidenced in Rwanda, and that evidenced in Nazi Germany. Bibliography list 1 source.

This 6 page paper investigates the ethical dilema facing business owners in South AFrica in regard to the spread of HIV/AIDS and the use of a policy in the workplace. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 15 page paper delves into substance and symbolism as it concerns the African Mask. The subject is broached historically and culturally. Specific tribes are named. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 3 page paper which presents the hypothetical case of a young African girl named Nawal. The paper examines what the risks are and what hope may be present for her future. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the effects of colonialism and the perspectives about this practice by Achebe's Things fall Apart and Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which looks at two works by modern artists - Kurt Cobain's Greenhouse, by Dalwood, and Afrodizzia, by Ofili - and considers them as specific examples of the way in which celebrities are portrayed. Bibliography lists 7 sources

This 7 page paper examines the role of South Africa in the post-apartheid era. Several charts are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 21 page paper examines the direct and indirect effects that are suffered by orphans of HIV/AIDS victims. The paper starts by looking at what aids is and its prevalence in Sub-Sahara Africa along with the level of orphans it has created. The paper then considers the impact on the family and the children including ...

This 4 page paper discusses the colonialism aspects of Achebe's novel, A Man of the People. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper examines the civil wars that have occurred in the Sudan. Regional differences are highlighted. Peace agreements signed in 2005 are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper examining the nature of foraging, and comparing its economic structure to redistribution and market exchange. The paper uses the !Kung or Ju/’hoansi of Southwest Africa as the example of a modern foraging society. Bibliography lists 5 sources in 12 endnotes. AAA style.

This 6 page paper looks at Cape Town, South Africa from its beginnings to 1850. The paper summarises the trends and development of the city within this time frame, with specific examples and link the trends to broader global processes and the experience of modernity with other cities such as Mexico City, Paris, Istanbul and ...

A 5 page letter to the president discussing the state of international adoption and making recommendations for US policy. International adoption descended into child trafficking in Romania and Russia, among others, to the point that the EU placed a moratorium on Romanian adoptions to foreign countries. The number of “available” children drastically declined ...

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 ...

This 3 page paper examines Morocco as a potential tourist destination. The paper looks at the general background of the country; transport to, and within, Morocco; accommodation; climate and attractions. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

5 pages in length. In theory, the effectiveness of United Nations' involvement in dealing with Sudan's refugees reflects the quintessential attempt to neutralize the ravaging impact of human atrocity; however, the reality of the situation is that the UN is not capable of quelling the overwhelming inhumanity happening to the refugees, leaving scores of ...

A 12 page paper reviewing two studies of orphaned African children. There are many conflicting reports coming out of Africa regarding the status of children. At the same time that portions of the popular press are reporting that fully one million AIDS orphans have nowhere to go, nowhere to live and no one ...

A 3 page paper discussing the 1994 genocide as a function of an established pattern begun in precolonial times, reinforced during colonial rule and then reinforced further as Hutu and Tutsi control of the government resulted in death among the other group. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the genocide that occurred in Rwanda. The paper focuses on a book by Keane that examines incidents that occurred between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 11 page paper reviewing "Approaches to caring, essential elements for a quality service and cost-effectiveness in South Africa" and "Policy implications of the inadequate support systems for orphans in Western Kenya" for the purpose of evaluating their effectiveness in informing policy-making changes in sub-Saharan Africa. The focus is dealing with the exponentially-increasing numbers ...

4 pages in length. Since September 19, 2002, the Ivory Coast has experienced a major conflict due to myriad causes: ethnicity (tribalism) and ethnic rivalries, bad governance, lack of transparency, lack of respect for human right, corruption and nepotism, and unequal sharing or power. As such, one might readily argue how the economic ...

This 60 page paper outlines a dissertation on the issue of peacekeeping in Africa. Specifically, this paper outlines the view of ECOWAS, including a focus on past, present and future activities. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the conditions on the continent in general and how they impact human population growth, natural resources, pollution, habitable space, and other life forms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper outlines the problems in Africa and goes on to provide solutions for the struggling continent. Attention is placed on the failure of IMF. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page assessment of the impacts Africa has endured at the hands of Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome. The author provides statistics and examines the reasons that this region has been hit so hard. Bibliography lists 7 sources.