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African Resource Center
Welcome ... Akwaaba.... Africa's contributions to world civilization, the development of
Europe and the Americas are often downplayed, sometimes even ignored.
There is no denying that we have come a long way from the time when
scholars asserted that Africa had no history. It has certainly been a
very difficult and painful journey through pre-colonial times, slavery,
colonialism, the cold war and neo-colonialism. In our time, structural
adjustment, militarism, and civil wars have taken their toll on the
continent. In spite of these, Africa continues to move forward, albeit
slowly and gradually, into the 21st century. Militarism has given way to
democracy (even if it is sometimes propelled forward by western
pressures and IMF conditions). In the twenty first century, Africa should focus on democratization, promotion of literacy and technological development,
good governance, respect for majority and minority rights, respect for
human rights, state institutions, and job creation programmes to ensure
a higher lower cost of living. Special emphasis should also be put on health delivery, AIDS awareness, and poverty eradication. All of these will help propel Africa forward.
This site is a resource center dedicated to the promotion of these goals through the dissemination of information about Africa, critical analyses of
Africa's problems and an in-depth appraisal of suggested solutions. All
are welcome to participate in the debate/ discussion/ discourse.
Edmund Abaka.
Contact: Dr. Edmund Abaka
Office Phone: (305) 284-3702
Fax: (305) 284-3558
Address: Ashe 613, Department of History
University
of Miami,
P.O. Box 248107, Coral Gables, Florida 33124-4662
E-mail [email protected]
www.geocities.com/ogya_krom
Office Hours: Tue & Thurs 2-3, or by appointment
TRIP TO GHANA
Basic Facts About Africa
New York Times Articles on Africa
Africa in the Twenty-first Century
deKlerk and the Culture of Resignation
Emancipation Celebrations
"Nkrumah Never Dies": Independence Celebrations
Africa Map1
Africa Map2
African Political Systems Map
African AIDS Map
Sahara Desert Map
West Africa Water Map
Suez Canal Map
Central Africa Map
Atlas Mountains Map
East Africa Map
Congo River Basin Map
Nile River Basin Map
Zambezi River Basin Map
South Africa Map
Ghana Map
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The International Conference on The Role of the African Youth on the Continent and in the Diaspora in the 21st Century This conference took place at York University from May 26-28, 2000. It was the 12th Annual All-African Students' conference, and was held under the auspices of the African Studies Program, Founders College, York University.
Colonialism, Partition of Africa, and Independence 1880-1980 This course deals with the European conquest, partition, and consolidation of spheres of influence in Africa from about 1880-1950. It examines the rationale for the European conquest of Africa, African responses to colonialism, the overthrow of colonialism, independence and the post-independence period.
Development
of Western Civilization I.This is a lecture and readings course beginning with
the evolution of the human species and paying attention to the origins
of civilized life in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, Greece and Rome.
Development
of Western Civilization - II. This lecture and readings course is designed to
assist students in understanding the major political, economic, and
social events which have shaped European society since the Reformation. West
African History 1000- 1960 - 400 Level Seminar.This course examines some of the major themes in West
African History from 1000 to 1970 - state formation and growth of the
Sudanese and Forest Kingdom & Empires.
Slavery & Emancipation.This
course analyses the history of slavery and emancipation in Africa and
the Americas from the late 16th century to early 20th century.
History of
Africa II (Since 1800). This course deals with
the emergence of modern Africa from about 1800 until the present.
Themes
in Modern African History. The course assumes
no prior background in African history, but it requires that students
master the historiography of several Saharan societies and to analyze
historical debates.
Islam, Christianity and
Traditional Religion in African History. The
course will introduce students to the interplay between Arab, European,
and African ideas, institutions and cultural practices.
Nelson Mandela: The
Man, The Movement, and The Legacy. This course will examine the life, work and legacy of
this remarkable man, Nelson Mandela, the freedom fighter, the prisoner,
and the President...
History of Africa I
(To 1800), Pre-Colonial African History (Survey Course. This
course is designed to give students a general understanding of history
of pre-colonial Africa....
The Delta Alpha Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta Webpage
The University of Miami Department of History Webpage
The Thirteenth Annual All-African Students' Conference AASC
The African American Studies Program at the University of Miami
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