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The Laboratory of Zoophysiology of the Ghent University organizes the International Training Programme ‘Beekeeping for Poverty Alleviation’ with the support of the Belgium Government and Continue reading Africa : Beekeeping and Poverty Alleviation The Concerned Africa Scholars Bulletin is currently compiling papers, interventions and reviews for a special issue on the post-9/11 US securitization of the Sahara-Sahel region of West Continue reading Africa CFP : US militarization of the Sahara-Sahel – Security, Space and Imperialism (4 Jan 2010) Music from Niger has received little international attention unlike the music of its neighbours Mali and Nigeria. But there is a vibrant music scene in Niger which remains a mix between traditional and new music styles particularly Rap Nigerien. Traditional Music Many of the ethnic groups in Niger cross the boundaries between countries. In French colonial times each ethnic Continue reading African Music from Niger The Saharan Archaeological Research Association (SARA) considers any aspect of Saharan studies to be relevant to its interests. However, at this point of the research process most of the research attention is being focused on the western Sahara. Over time, it is believed that the geographical interests of SARA will expand to other adjacent regions and beyond. However, unlike the Continue reading Saharan Archaeological Research Association Niger has one of the lowest literacy rates in the world. Nationwide almost 3 million people live in severe food insecurity. Farmers need to be literate in order to be able to manage harvests, access services, check prices, negotiate with buyers and keep Continue reading Africa Niger : Literacy classes for farmers The Metropolitan Museum of Art has some excellent African history pages. The one on Western Sudan 500-1000 AD gives a timeline for the region which encompasses present-day Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mauretania and eastern Niger. One of the things I found interesting was that Jenne Jeno in Mali pre-dated this period. The western Continue reading Africa History : Western Sudan 500-1400 AD About the article DAKAR, 22 April 2009 (IRIN) – Illiteracy rates in West Africa are the highest in the world, cramping development and weakening citizens’ power to effect socio-economic and political change, say education agencies, who are calling on governments and donors to step up literacy and education efforts. Sixty-five million West African adults – 40 percent Continue reading WEST AFRICA: Combating world’s lowest literacy rates Languages and Education in Africa a comparative and transdisciplinary analysis Edited by BIRGIT BROCK-UTNE & INGSE SKATTUM 2009 paperback 356 pages US$64.00 ISBN 978-1-873927-17-5 The theme of this book cuts across disciplines. Contributors to this volume are specialized in education and especially classroom research as well as in linguistics, most being Continue reading Book : Languages and Education in Africa About 8 years ago news leaked out about an exciting archaeological find in Niger. Back in the Stone Age what is now the Sahara desert was a lush green place with large lakes. The area in Southern Niger where the dig took place was a lakeside fishing community for about 5,000 years and originated about Continue reading African archaeology Niger : Saharan cemetery dig report and paper  |
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