Essays and Research Papers on Africa

This 12 page paper begins by explaining what the democratic peace theory is and why it works most of the time. The writer reports and comments on why so few nations have been successful in changing from an autocratic government to a democratic government. The conditions and characteristics that are conducive to institutionalizing democracy are ...

This 15-page paper discusses how Nigeria, one of the richest oil countries in the world, is also one of the world's most poverty-stricken ones. Discussions center around government corruption and oil companies' indifference as contributions to this scenario. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

14 pages in length. The !Kung San of Namibia have endured a lifetime of struggle and strife, much of which has been at the hands of colonization. After being forced to abandon their traditional way of life and become dependent upon government handouts, Bushmen – whose practice of hunting and gathering has long ...

6 pages in length. Zimbabwe is in the midst of one of the most serious AIDS epidemics in the world. This paper takes a look at the AIDS in Zimbabwe, sex education in their schools, and government programs, all of which are trying to slow the spread of this deadly disease. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper examines some of the ramifications of apartheid on its victims, and what problems now face the South African government because of its previous policies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

15 pages in length. A comprehensive research paper on the Soweto uprising arguing that "it was not simply the nature of Bantu Education itself, but changing economic policies of the government, the changing demographics of students in the townships, and the ideals of Black consciousness, which led to the initial three day uprising and ...

This 6-page paper provides an overview and discussion of the current health care situation in Kenya. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that reports on different aspects of health-related issues in Nigeria. The writer comments on HIV/AIDS, the use of condoms, malaria, childhood diseases, polio, the lack of vaccines, the continuing belief in traditional, i.e., folk medicine and other issues. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the military forces in Sudan. Problems within the nation are touched on as well as how outside forces have helped. Various issues are broached and the history about Sudan is relayed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper in two parts. Part I traces the "food route" of cocoa from production in Ghana through sale to processors, and provides a short history of cocoa. Part II provides a one-page letter to Hershey's CEO to encourage Hershey to use only cocoa from sustainable and high quality sources, such ...

This 7 page paper examines the way in which health policies formulated, implemented, and reviewed in Lesotho. The paper starts by looking at the main health strategies that are adopted, and continues with an examination of stakeholder input into the planning and management processes. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 10 page paper considers how human resource management is developing in South Africa in order to meet the commercial need to compete in the global economy. The paper argues that the patterns followed have many similarities with the main accepted theories, but that the way the move from personnel administration towards HRM is ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the history of the Congo Reform Movement and how it led to the ousting of King Leopold. There is 1 source.

A five page paper which considers the history of Rwanda, the Tutsi-Hutu conflict which resulted in the genocide of the 1990s, and the UN's involvement in the issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages. With the European influence in Africa during the years of colonization there were both costs and benefits on the African nation and the people of Africa. This paper explains how the European colonies hindered and in some ways helped Africa throughout history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page evaluation of Africa’s chances of exerting international influence in the Twenty-First Century. The author of this paper asserts that the political division of the continent serves as the most obvious deterrent to Africa becoming internationally influential. Africa’s history in effect can be used to predict her immediate future and it ...

This 11-page paper provides an overview of the East African nation of Kenya, its politics, its population and its economy. The discussion also includes much of Kenya's rather bloody and checkered history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at DROC, its history and current situation. The problems that persist in the region are discussed. Rwanda is highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A six page paper which looks at the history and tradition of the Ashanti, with particular reference to their current social, political and economic structure and the extent to which tribal customs have been retained in the modern day. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

7 pages. The African Slave trade encompasses a large part of our history that should never be forgotten; not to be remembered for the atrocities in order to re-live them again and again, but to remember how far we have come from those days, and how far we have yet to go. This paper reflects ...

This 3 page research paper/essay offers a brief history of colonialism in South Africa, which focuses heavily on the slavery. The writer argues that the effects of colonialism and slavery continue to the present day. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the history and the threats posed by the Zulu nation to the British between the years of 1835 – 1880. The paper starts wit the rule of Shaka and ends with the end of the 1879 Zulu war that was costly to both sides and saw Zululand broken into ...

A 5 page overview of the history of the Biafra War. This paper examines the underlying causes of the war, identifying those causes as being related to the problems instigated by European colonialism. The assertion is presented that it was this colonialism that impregnated the idea of ethnic difference. Bibliography lists 4 ...

3 pages in length. African life has always been a seamless web, forever moving from one generation to another all the while upholding traditional culture and faith as a means by which to survive, a reality that came to an abrupt halt when European Imperialism fell upon the land. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

10 pages in length. Walter Rodney's How Europe Underdeveloped Africa seeks to illustrate the manner by which Africa's existence in today's world is wholly due to the oppressive approach imparted by European presence. The author's goals and objectives in writing the book are to bring to light the otherwise misunderstood reasons behind Africa's ...