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- Africa Action
- The Africa Action organization, founded in 1953, works to “change U.S. foreign policy and the policies of international institutions in order to support African struggles for peace and development.” The website features an extensive 'Resources and Information' section of links to websites, articles, and papers organized by topic. Also included are up-to-date news articles, organizational information, and information on current activism campaigns. (Source: Africa Action)
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- Africa Centre, The
- The Africa Centre site aims to "promote positive awareness about Africa, and to help to empower the African diaspora in the U.K., and to support Africa's development aspirations." The site contains the Contemporary African Database, an archive of web resources and event calendar. (Source: The Africa Centre)
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- Africa Institute of South Africa
- The Africa Institute of South Africa is a non-profit research group that focuses primarily on “political, socio-economic, international, and development issues in contemporary Africa.” Their website includes information about the organization, its publications, membership and events, and news on current research. (Source: Africa Institute of South Africa)
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- African Union
- This site contains information about the organization African Union, which aims to “rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonization and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity among African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development; to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and to promote international cooperation within the framework of the United Nations.” The site features related news links and conference and event information, in addition to member profiles and relevant documents. (Source: African Union)
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- Africare
- Africare is an organization of Africans and Americans dedicated to improving the quality of life in Africa. The organization partners with communities in the region, addressing the needs in two main areas: health and HIV/AIDS as well as food security and agriculture. Links to news sources and articles as well as Habari, the organization's newsletter, are included. (Source: Africare)
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- AIDS Foundation South Africa
- The AIDS Foundation of South Africa is “committed to supporting Community Based Organizations to limit the spread of HIV infection and mitigate the impact of the epidemic in the most vulnerable communities of South Africa.” Its website includes information about the Foundation and its projects, information about HIV and AIDS, particularly as the disease pertains to South Africa, and details on how to support the Foundation’s work. (Source: AIDS Foundation South Africa) )
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- International African Inventors Museum
- The International African Inventors Museum is a traveling museum that “promotes positive images and self-esteem in children and adults and teaches people of all nationalities about the contributions that Africans throughout the world have given to society.” This website includes information about the museum and its programs, a section detailing featured inventors, a calendar of events, a listing of related links, and more. (Source: International African Inventors Museum)
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- International Council of African Museums
- This site provides information on museums and cultural heritage sites throughout the African continent. Included are an extensive listing of museums by country, a bibliography, news articles, events and activities, and more. (Source: AFRICOM)
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- Nordic Documentation on the Liberation Struggle in Southern Africa
- Sponsored by the Nordic Africa Institute, this website is “a reference source for…the history of national liberation in Southern Africa and the role of the Nordic countries.” The site includes archived materials from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, all pertaining to liberation history in Southern African nations and the role Nordic countries played in that history. The site also includes transcripts of interviews, audio-visual materials, publications, and information about conferences and events relating to liberation and apartheid struggles in Southern Africa. (Source: Nordic Africa Institute)
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- Observatory of Cultural Policies in Africa
- The Observatory of Cultural Policies in Africa seeks to “enhance the development of national cultural policies… through advocacy and promoting information exchange, research, capacity building and cooperation at the regional and international level.” The website includes detailed organizational information, news, publications, and links to further online resources. (Source: Observatory of Cultural Policies in Africa)
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- Society of Africanist Archaeologists
- The Society of Africanist Archaeologists is an international
organization of archaeologists and researchers who "share an interest in African archaeology and African societies." The website includes information on the organization, such as a list of members and the executive council, archives of the society's bulletin, news, and links to related online resources. (Source: Society of Africanist Archaelogists)
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- West African Research Center
- The West African Research Center, the overseas research center for the West African Research Association located in Senegal, is a “center for academic exchange between American and West African scholars that encourages research on the region of West Africa.” Included on the site are information on the center, research projects, grant information, and events. (Source: West African Research Center)
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