Africa: Clickable Map links directly to CIA Factbook. From Northwestern University

Africa Bureau Information Comprehensive resources on Africa provided by the USAID.

African Studies WWW (U. Penn). The most comprehensive source of information about Africa.

African Embassies and Diplomats in the U.S. From African Studies at University of Pennsylvania.

The Flags of African Countries

allAfrica.com. Comprehensive current news and information.

Africa South of the Sahara: From Stanford University

African Studies Internet Resources: From Columbia University

Index on Africa: From The Norwegian Council for Africa (NCA)

African Governments on the WWW: Lists of and Links to African Government WebSites

Jambo Africa!: The Kyoto University(Japan) Center for African Area Studies

Focus on Africa The Kamusi Project: Swahili Dictionary From Yale University.

World Weather

TRADE ANALYSIS AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

African Chambers of Commerce and Industry Listing of all the African Chambers of Commerce, with direct links to many.

The Marek Enterprise The Marek Enterprise, Inc., is an information and marketing services company focused on trade and commerce with Africa. MAREK operates the Africa Information Service, known as AfIS, and believes that knowledge about the market place in Africa is a prerequisite for success.

African Trade Exhibition Organized by European Business Online, Ltd. to provide an online forum for African companies to establish trading links to European companies. Links to African Stock Markets and Conferences.

WTCA Online Information on world trade centers, including those in Johannesburg, and Lagos. The World Trade Library provides links to business law and government information sites.

World Global Chamber of Commerce, Industry Services Country specific pages that include information such as links to chambers of commerce, customized business information, real-time trading information and general background and cultural information.

Canadian Department of International Trade: African & Middle East Information provided by the Canadian Dept. of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, covering several African countries.

Trade and Development Policy for Africa Reports on policy framework through which the United States will pursue its trade and development strategy with the 48 countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. Increased economic growth in Africa would not only stabilize the region financially and politically, but also create greater opportunities for U.S. businesses and investors and more jobs for Americans.

Trade and Environment Database (TED) - West Africa Case Trade and Environment Database (American University) cases from Nigeria, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Sierra Leone.

Trade and Environment Database (TED) - East Africa Case Trade and Environment Database (American University) cases from Kenay and Uganda.

Trade and Environment Database (TED) - South Africa Case Trade and Environment Database (American University) cases from Lesotho, Angola, Botswana, South Africa and Zambia.

Trans-Saharan Trade (Pekka Masonen) "Trans-Saharan Trade and the West African Discovery of the Mediterranean World" is a paper presented at the The third Nordic conference on Middle Eastern Studies: Ethnic encounter and culture change, Joensuu, Finland, 19-22 June 1995.

U.S. Trade And Development Agency: Africa & Middle East In Africa, TDA assists U.S. firms by identifying major development projects which offer large export potential and by funding U.S. private sector involvement in project planning.

Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Includes a page of Market Links that includes Sub-Saharan Africa countries.

Department of State Country Commercial Guides - Updated guides to commerce and economic status in a country.

European Documentation Centre Information network created by the European Union, links to other documentation centers and fulltext online documents including some trade agreements.

Global Group Export Trading Company A Full service export trading company with links to export trading services, procurement services, consulting services, etc.

International Business Resources on the WWW Select links from the Michigan State University Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), including regional and country-specific information, statistical data resources, government resources, and company information.

International Trade Law Monitor Includes subject index, fulltext of treaties, conventions and other relevant trade instruments, links to other sites and international organizations.

Overseas Development Institute-Trade Publications List of publications by ODI in trade and industry.

Trade Compass-Trade Library Links to country commercial guides, economic policy and trade practices reports, articles on trade law.

TradeNet World Service Free service (users must register) providing access to trade leads in a variety of categories such as consumer hard goods, food commodities, currencies and metals, industrial raw materials etc., as well as a service directory.

Tradeport Free service (users must register) providing access to information on how to export, trade directories, trade news and newsgroups, export assistance, and links to other international trade sites.

International Business Resource Center Kansas University's comprehensive collection of international trade business resources.

World Trade Organization Resources on trade including trade policy reviews, information on the Uruguay Round, publications, links to related resources.

The World Bank Information about World Bank projects and documents on trade.

OECD - Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: Trade Information on OECD activities in the trade sector, information on sub-sectors such as regulatory reform, trade and environment, etc. Also links to other trade sites, and trade publications.

International Trade Centre Jointly supported by UNCTAD and WTO, provides technical cooperation to developing countries in trade promotion. Includes comprehensive databases, links, etc.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

African Development Institute Inc. The African Development Institute Inc., is an independent, non partisan policy research institute aimed at initiating practical solutions to Africa's developmental crisis. Through education, research, and policy analysis the organization hopes to be a catalyst for developing the human and material potential of Africans. The organization challenges policies that has lead to the stagnation of Africa's development and offers alternative strategies towards continental self sufficiency.

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) The Economic Commission for Africa was established in 1958 when its Terms of Reference wereadopted by resolution 671A(XXV) of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations on 29 April 1958. The main organ of ECA is the Conference of Ministers responsible for Economic Development and Planning supported by the Technical Preparatory Committee of the Whole (TEPCOW).

Information Bank on African Development Studies (IBADS) Information Bank on African Development Studies (IBADS) is an electronic service provided by the Africa Technical Department (AFT) at the World Bank. Its objective is to disseminate information about development studies on Sub-Saharan Africa.

Institute for International Cooperation and Development IICD offers solidarity work and travel programs to countries in Africa and Latin America. The programs are 5 to 18 months long and include preparation and follow-up periods at the Institute in Massachusetts. After returning to the U.S. participants spent time creating educational materials and make presentations to various universities and organizations about their experiences living and working in developping countries.

West Africa Rice Development Association The West Africa Rice Development Association is an intergovernmental research association with a membership of 17 countries. Its mandate is to conduct rice research, training, and communications activities for the benefit of the West African region.

Women, Agriculture and Rural Development: Tanzania The study assesses the role of women in Tanzanian agriculture which is the predominant sector of the Tanzanian economy. In 1992 it contributed 62% of the GDP and employed 79.8% of the labour force.

ENERGY

Information on African Oil Industry and Economy The MBendi pages are intended to provide information on Africa and the African oil industry for use by the international business person, traveller and investor. The system focuses on providing valuable information which will be updated on a regular basis.

Africa: Energy Information CIA: The Country Analysis Briefs provide an overview of the energy situation for some African countries that are of current interest to energy analysts and policy makers.

FAO: Energy for Sustainable Development and Food Security in Africa At the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, 41 African nations endorsed Agenda 21 as a comprehensive international framework and action programme for sustainable development. Energy matters are addressed in many sections and trecommendations were made with respect to energy and agriculture.

FAO: Sustainable Rural Development in Western Africa: The Naam Movement and the Six 'S' The role of self-reliance of local people in development programs.

MARKETS AND INVESTMENTS

Calvert New Africa Fund The Fund is designed for the aggressive investor who is willing to accept above average risk in order to seek a higher potential rate of return. The Fund's share price and, therefore, the value of the investment could fluctuate significantly in response to economic, political or other major changes in some African countries.

NEWS AND MEDIA SOURCES

Ecola Newsstand African and other foreign newspapers.

EcoNews Africa

Ne Wo (African News/Weather)

AFRICAN STUDIES

Africa: Links to other WWW Resources Relating to Africa. From University of Minnesota

Africa-Related Links. From African Studies Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Africa Online

Africa South of the Sahara. Internet Resources from Stanford University

African Diaspora. Information from University of Pittsburg

African Studies WWW Links From University of Pennsylvania

H-Africa Home Page From Michigan State University.

POLITICS

Amnesty International (Online)

SOCIAL AND HEALTH ISSUES

Acacia Initiative The Acacia Initiative is an international effort to empower sub-Saharan African communities with the ability to apply information and communication technologies to their own social and economic development.

Nelson Mandela Biography

IDRC: Social Development Projects - Africa Contains information on projects related to social development and social policy supported by the International Development Research Centre, Canada (IDRC) in some African Countries during the last five years within the programming priorities of the Centre at the time of approval.

Peace Corps The mission of the Peace Corps is to promote world peace and friendship by providing qualified volunteers to interested countries in need of trained manpower. It provides people to people development assistance at the grassroots level and cross cultural exchange by fielding as many volunteers around the world.

Taking A Closer Look at Africa This is the United States European Command's (USEUCOM) Unofficial Homepage for Africa. As a starting point for on-line research on Africa, it provides an introduction to information resources on agriculture, socio-political situations and health.

INTERNET DIRECTORIES

Rubani Africa's Web Directory

WoYaa! Africa Search: Your Window to Africa on the Internet

ANANZISouth African Search Engine-Business and Commerce Continuously updated list of links to South African-related websites in business and commerce sectors.

CONGO (ZAIRE)

Zaire: Facts and Figures

Revolutionary and Popular Movements in the Congo (ex-Zaire)

GHANA

People's Participation in Ghana A Post-Project Study of Sustainability of the FAO project

NIGERIA

The Post Express Nigeria's independent newspaper

SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa: Related Resources on the Internet

South Africa - Related Resources on the Web

South African Netsites

The Star & SA Times

Crime, Justice & Race in South Africa Links to resources on the criminal justice system, South African news, history, government, and human rights.

ANANZI-South African Search Engine-Business and Commerce Continuously updated list of links to South African-related websites in business and commerce sectors.

SANGONet Links to trade information in the Southern Africa region and Southern African and international organizations related to labor and the economy. Hosted by a regional electronic information and communications network for development and human rights workers.

Eureka! South African Internet Business Directory Index of South African exporters, South African export products, and current business headlines.

Exinet - South Africa South African business and trade information resource page includes many links to related organizations and publications.

South African Trade Centre Internet Site Links to southern Africa information on trade, including calendar of business and trade events, development programs, and marketing links for companies.

Southern African Development Community Profiles of all SADC countries, focusing on trade and investment opportunities and the business climate for each country.

Tradepage Commercial Internet service for South Africa focused on creation and promotion of business Web pages. Lists company Web pages for a wide range of industries and services in South Africa.

TANZANIA

Tanzania with Wild Frontiers

Voyagers International (Tanzania Explorer)

UGANDA

Uganda - Ouganda

The New Vision (For A Better Uganda!)

Uganda: National Action Programme for Rural Youth The participative planning process to representatives of government, NGOs, international agencies and donor groups to identify priority needs and interests among young people living in rural areas of Uganda.

ZAMBIA

The Post: Zambia's Leading Newspaper

The Zambian

ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe History

Empowering Zambian Rural Women through Small Farmer Groups Zambia's People's Participation Project began in 1983. It is implemented by the Zambian Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (MAFF) and executed by FAO with financing from the Government of the Netherlands.