African Indigenous Religious Belief
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A 14 page research paper that explores the nature and characteristics of traditional African religions, discussing these characteristics before and after the coming of outside influences and stressing the role of African religion in maintaining African identity and cultural values. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khafind.rtf

African Literature and Colonialism
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This 7 page paper looks at two works-- Matigari by Ngugi Wa Thiong'O and Steven Biko's I Write What I Like—and analyzes them in respect to various conditions in postcolonial Africa. The impact of colonial rule is explored in the context of these works as it applies to Africa and elsewhere. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA119Afr.doc

African Mythology: The Influences and the Commonalities
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A 10 page overview of the many factors which have affected the African oral tradition. Definitions of such critical terms as mythology and culture are provided in a discussion of the manner in which oral tradition has changed over time. The influence on Europeans in bother altering oral tradition and misinterpreting it is noted and a brief review of the common elements found in many African stories is provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPafrMyt.rtf

African Nationalists / Role
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A 5 page research paper on the problems facing African nationalists such as internal conflicts and lack of international support. The writer argues for international support of this emerging organization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Cnafrina.wps

African Political Leaders; Gabon and Angola
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This 5 page paper looks at of these two leaders, their rise to power and their rule. First the writer considers President Jose Eduardo dos Santos President of Angola and his political career along with key events during that career. Then the writer continues with Omar Bongo President of Gabon, giving a brief critique of his career with major key events, finally this paper looks at the corruption found within the two countries especially with the two presidents themselves. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEaflead.wps

African Polygamy
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A 5 page research paper that examines the current situation in several African countries in regards to polygamy. The writer argues that the justification that many African Islamic men offer for polygamy is out-of-date, and no longer applicable in today's society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khafpoly.wps

African Quarantine Of AIDS
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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which develops into acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is spreading, literally unchecked, in sub-Saharan Africa. This 5 page paper argues that the need for solutions, the use of segregation or the quarantine of those with the disease is thought to be the best solution to halting and, perhaps, reversing the trend toward annihilation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTaidqnt.rtf

African Research/Contributions to All Disciplines
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A 7 page summary and critique of Africa and the Disciplines (1993), a compilation of essays that argue that African research is not only vital to disciplines such as economics, history and politics, but that this research helped to form the substance of these disciplines as we know them today. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khafdis.rtf