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| Africa International
http://www.focusintl.com/afrisom.htm |
| Recommended because
it is an online, monthly magazine. The strength of this site is that it provides news and
analysis concerning politics and economics in francophone Africa.
Beware this site is written in French.
Reviewed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
| Africa-related Magazines &
Newspapers on the Internet (Michigan State)
http://www.isp.msu.edu/AfricanStudies/Afr_Ezines.htm |
| Recommended
because this site is host to links relevant to accessing African magazines, journals,
periodicals and newspapers. Each link provides a detailed annotation about the
site. The online news/newspapers are country or region specific.
I recommend beginning with the country or region
under study.
Reviewed by Andre J. Patterson, 04/2002. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
 African Policy Network
http://www.africapolicy.org/index.shtml |
| Recommended because
it is a internet source which seeks to widen the policy debate in the United
States regarding African issues. Among the many strengths of the site, visitors
can access briefing papers/policy documents
which are available via email. Readers can subscribe for (free) to the Africa Policy
Electronic Distribution List. I recommend you start with About
Africa Action. Provides general information about the organization.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola 7/2001. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
| African Radio Stations
(Link no longer working) http://www.niica.on.ca/Stations.html |
| Click on radio stations and other media in Algeria, Benin, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and Liberia and listen to music and the news. Reviewed by Merry Merryfield, April 2002. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
| Africa Online
http://www.africaonline.com/site/africa/index.jsp |
| Recommended because
it serves as another source for obtaining current news from Africa. Among the
many strengths
of the site, is the availability of news stories in English and French.
I recommend you start with African
Education News. This link has the latest news in African education. In
addition, when one is searching for current news stories this can be done by
country or region. Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola 7/2001. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
| Africa Point: East and Central
Africa Newspaper and Media Sites
http://www.africapoint.com/afrinews/EasternAfrica.htm |
| Recommended
because it is a part of "Africa Point" website (http://www.africapoint.com/)
and offers a list of online newspaper in East and Central African countries
including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, and Seychelles. One of the
strengths of this site is that each country provides at least one online newspaper
available in English.
Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 4/19/02. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
| Africa Point: Southern Africa
Newspaper and Media Sites
http://www.africapoint.com/afrinews/SouthernAfrica.htm |
| Recommended
because it is a source that links to various online newspapers and
media in Southern Africa. One of the strengths of the site is that it provides a list of links to newspapers and media in Southern Africa including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Madagascar,
and Zimbabwe.
Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 4/19/02. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
| Africa Point: Western Africa
Newspaper and Media Sites
http://www.africapoint.com/afrinews/westernAfrica.htm |
| Recommended
because it is an internet source offering online newspapers in Western
Africa including Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d'lvoire, Sierra Leone,
and Senegal. One of the strengths of this site is that there
are thirteen online newspapers which offer information
about current events and issues from the point of view of West Africa. Quick to
access, and some newspapers are available in French.
Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 4/19/02. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
| Africast
http://www.africast.com |
| Recommended
because this online resource provides multilingual chats, email communications and video newscasts.
I recommend you
start with Classrooms.
This link provides information about ePals. ePals is a classroom exchange program
that promotes cross cultural learning via email communication. The service
is free but teachers must register their schools/classes.
Beware that some video newscasts
may be more than a few days old and some video images are not clear.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola 8/2001. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
| Africa World Press Guide
http://www.igc.org/worldviews/awpguide/ |
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Recommended
because this is the electronic version of the print guide - Africa World
Press. The Africa World Press Guide is an annotated guide to educational
resources from and about Africa. The resources are organized according to 28
topics. Examples of topics include reviews of literature focusing on African issues, conflict
resolution, the environment, music, women's issues and and much more.
Reviewed
by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program.
Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003.
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| Afrique Francophone
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/depts/langlit/french/afrique.html |
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Recommended
because it is a source that provides links to sites dealing with (but not
limited to) francophone Africa, on a wide range of topics. One of the strengths of
this site is that it includes links to information on the Maghreb. Beware
- much of this site is written in French.
Reviewed
by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program.
Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003.
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| Al-Ahram
http://www.ahram.org.eg/weekly |
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Recommended
because it is an independent weekly newspaper published in Egypt. One of
the strengths of this site is that it seeks to provide the English reader with objective, in-depth
coverage of the Egyptian and Arab scenes as it relates to politics, the
economy, culture and society. I recommend you start with the day’s top
stories.
Reviewed
by Elizabeth Akingbola 7/2001. Updated by
Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003.
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| Al-Qalam
http://mandla.co.za/al-qalam/Default.htm |
| A monthly newspaper
of Southern Africa's Muslims. One of the strengths of the site is that it seeks
to examine issues relevant to Muslim communities, particularly in Southern
Africa. Beware, the site is slow to load, the
latest edition of the newspaper is almost two years old and the links to the
news stories are not working.
Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 4/19/02. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
| Allafrica.com
http://allafrica.com/ |
| Recommended
because this online resource is one of the best electronic
distributors of news on Africa. Provides a choice between updated regional
or country specific news. Some news stories are available in French.
I
recommend you start with the region or country under study.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola 7/2001. Updated by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2003. |
| American Journalism Review (AJR)
http://www.newslink.org/nonusf.html |
| Recommended
because this online resource offers links to African
newspapers organized by country. Strength of site: would be of particular
interests to foreign language teachers or any individual interested in
following news directly from Africa.
Reviewed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program. |
| BBC News Online: World: Africa
http://news6.thdo.bbc.co.uk/low/english/world/africa/ |
| Offers coverage of current
events about Africa from BBC News. Good for current events about
African countries and related stories. Easy to navigate with good links.
Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 4/18/02. |
| BBC World Service: Africa
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/africa/index.shtml |
| Recommended as a source
for accessing the latest news from around Africa. Strength of the site:
Weekly news stories are available in print and through video or audio recordings.
Some video images may not be very clear. I recommend you start with African
Perspective. African Perspective is a weekly audio program that takes
an in-depth look of life in Africa.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola 7/2001. |
| Columbia University African Studies
Internet Resources
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/indiv/area/Africa/ |
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Recommended
because this source features electronic journals and newspapers on Africa.
Strength of site -- includes a directory of African studies scholars and
resources organized by region, country, organization and topic. Teaching
resources are also available.
Reviewed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program. |
| Daily Mail and Guardian
http://www.mg.co.za/mg |
| Recommended as an internet
source for current news stories about South Africa and neighboring countries.
Strength of site -– easy to navigate, loads quickly and has links to other
topics of interest such as business, sports and education. I recommend
you start with Teacher. Visitors
can read about important educational policies and issues in South Africa
and neighboring countries.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola, 9/2001. |
| The East African
http://www.nationaudio.com/News/EastAfrican/current/index.htm |
| Recommended for its East Africa content and point of views. Strength of the site - Provides headline news, business, commentary, sports, "Cutting Edge," editorial cartoons and letters from readers. I recommend you start with "Cutting Edge" since it provides brief daily stories that people in East African countries. Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 4/19/02. |
| Financial Gazette
http://www.fingaz.co.zw |
| Recommended as Southern
Africa's leading weekly business and financial newspaper available online.
Strength of site: news stories reflect the economic and political climate
of South Africa and neighboring countries in the region. The online archive
is available only for 2000 and 1999. I recommend you start with National
Report. Visitors can read about the political or economic dilemmas
faced by countries in the southern region. Beware that news stories may
be more than a few days old.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2001. |
| The Flying Inkpot - Africa Links
(the link presently not working) http://inkpot.com/news/africa.html |
| Recommended
for its list of online newspapers across Africa. Strength
of site: Provides links to newspapers divided into these categories:
General News Resource, North Africa, South Africa, East Africa, Southern
Africa, and South Africa. Easy to search for online newspapers in particular
regions or countries of Africa.
Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 4/16/02. |
| IC Publications
http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/icpubs/ |
| Recommended
for its three magazines: African Business, New African, and The
Middle East. Offering stories and current issues in the three monthly magazines
from February 2000 to present. Full stories are not provided in most of
the articles.
Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 4/18/02. |
| Integrated Regional Information
Networks (IRIN)
http://www.irinnews.org |
| Recommended
because this site seeks to inform the
public on political, economic, and social issues affecting humanitarian
efforts on the continent. Strength of site: information is available in
a range of formats such as special reports, daily updates, weekly digests
in French, English and Kiswahili. Formats are available by email to subscribers.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola, 10/2001. |
| Jeune Afrique
http://www.jeuneafrique.com |
| An online magazine devoted
to presenting the perspectives of French-speaking Africans. Strength of
site -- it is a weekly magazine published in Paris by Africans from all
Francophone countries on the continent.
Reviewed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program. |
| Kidon Media
http://www.kidon.com/media-link/africa.shtml |
| Recommended as a source
for accessing African newspapers and magazines. Strength of the site: one
of a few websites specifically focusing on African newspapers and magazines,
a choice of several languages is available when viewing pages, a helpful
legend is provided so that visitors will know if the link is a newspaper,
internet site, tv or radio program. I recommend you start with the country
or region that is under study. Most African countries are represented.
Beware that some country specific newspaper links may not be working. Also
some newspaper links may take some time to load.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola, 7/2001. |
| Legacy Magazine
http://www.ngilegacy.com |
| Recommended because
it is an online magazine dedicated to Africa's social issues. Strength(s)
of the site -- articles presented in the magazine are from the perspectives
of Africans and Africanists. Beware that news articles may be more than
a few days old. I recommend you start the link titled Question
and Answer Service. Teachers and students can ask specific questions
about a specific country on the continent, and experts associated with
the Legacy Magazine will respond to inquiries. An email address is required
to receive a response.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola, 9/2001. |
| Middle East Times
http://www.metimes.com |
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Recommended
because it is an online source for obtaining current news information about
North African countries. Strength(s) of site -- an independent weekly newspaper
that serves North African and Middle Eastern countries. Print and email
editions of the newspaper are available. I recommend you start with the
day’s top stories. Beware that some links may not be working properly.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Akingbola, 8/2001 |
| The Nation
http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/Today/ Favorite! |
| Daily newspaper in Nairobi with Kenyan perspectives on world, regional, and local news. Editorials, cartoons, advertising and personals provide insights into Kenyan politics, society, economy, and worldviews. Reviewed by Merry Merryfield, April 2002. |
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Newspapers
on the World Wide Web
http://www.gt.kth.se/publishing/news.html |
| Recommended because
the site allows access to current editions of newspapers from cities and
countries around the world. Useful for providing updates on current events
in Africa from a local perspective and contrasting that to how news is
reported by the American media. African newspapers represented are the
Ghanaian Newsrunner, The Monitor (Uganda), and a variety of South African
newspapers.
Reviewed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program. |
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New
York Times – Africa
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/africa/index.html |
| Recommended because
it serves as another online source for obtaining current news from Africa.
Strength of site: easy to navigate, loads quickly, and searches can be
done by country. Access to many of news articles requires registration.
The
New York Times online edition of the newspaper is free.
Reviewed by Elizabeth D. Akingbola, 8/2001. |
| One World Online
(the link currently not working) http://www.oneworld.org/themes/country/index.html |
| Recommended for its
country specific news information for all regions of the world.
Strength of site: Good engine for searches by country, the day's headlines, topic or by weekly news. Reviewed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program. |
| Southern African Tourism Update
(the link currently not working) http://rapidttp.com/tourism/ |
| A monthly newspaper
aimed at informing international tour organisers and travellers about facilities
and developments in the Southern African Tourism Region. Strength
of the site: providing travel news (registration required) and
issues related to travel in Southern Africa.
Reviewed by Masataka Kasai, 4/19/02. |
| The Ultimate Collection of New
Links
http://www.pppp.net/links/news |
| Recommended for its
database for accessing newspapers from around the world. Strength of site:
Features links to newspapers in over 28 countries in Africa. Beware that
the site loads slowly.
Reviewed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program. |
| The Washington Post: Africa
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/world/africa/ |
| Recommended because
it offers coverage of current events from the Washington Post and updates
from the Associated Press. Strength(s) of site -– provides a link titled
"Search the
World". Search by country to access a special page, which lists news,
reference data, and web resources for the country under study.
Reviewed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program. |
| Woyaa! Africa on the Internet
http://www.woyaa.com |
| Provides a provides
a wide variety of information relevant to Africa. Strength of site -– provides
a network of information on business, government, education, and society
in Africa. Searches can be done by country or region.
Reviewed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison African Studies Outreach Program. |
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