University of California
The Home Front: Domestic Workers Face Low Wages
Describes how little has changed since Apartheid in South Africa for the women and blacks who work primarily in domestic situations enduring instability and low pay.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: South Africa
Thorough reference directory for finding information on South Africa. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
Other
West Chester University: The Trans Atlantic Economy in 1800
This short but good article examines the state of trade as it existed in 1800 between Europe, the Americas and Africa. There is a nice discussion on the slave trade as well as the need for the Europeans to acquire more markets for their...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: South Africa
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of South Africa, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Djibouti: Economy
An interesting look at the economy of Djibouti, a tiny country that takes full economic advantage of its strategic location on the Horn of Africa.
BBC
Bbc World Service:the Story of Africa
The history of Africa is documented from earliest times to the present. The menu bar divides it into time periods which then divide into sub-topics; also included is a visual timeline.
Other
Geoverse: Africa: South of the Sahara
A geography unit outline on the Sub-Sahara. It looks at the geography, South Africa's history, climate, population, ethnic unrest, early and colonial history, culture, economies, international aid, and environmental issues. Includes...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: South Africa: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of South Africa.
Other
Action for Southern Africa: Country Profile: Angola [Pdf]
A two-page summary of information about the country of Angola. Looks at its history since gaining independence in 1975, the situation since the Luena Peace Accord of 2002, some basic facts, and statistics for education, the economy,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: South Africa
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of South Africa is on this site.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Sudan
The BBC provides a detailed overview of Africa's largest country, Sudan. Also, gives facts at a glance, information about its leaders, an audio of its National Anthem, and a timeline of key events in history. You can find much more...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Uganda
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Eastern African nation of Uganda, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Somalia
Presents a country profile and travel guide to the East African nation of Somalia, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
BBC
Bbc: Algeria Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Algeria's history, culture, and economy. In addition, it features information about Algeria's leaders and its media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Benin Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Benin's history, culture, and economy in addition to information concerning Benin's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Botswana Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Botswana's history, culture, and economy in addition to information concerning the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Ghana Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Ghana's history, culture, and economy in addition to information about the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Mali Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Mali's history, culture, and economy. In addition to information concerning the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Libya Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Libya's history, culture, and economy. In addition to information about the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
BBC
Bbc: Mauritania Profile
This profile provides a concise overview of Mauritania's history, culture, and economy. In addition to information about the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Benin
Features a colorful destination guide to Benin which is located in Western Africa. Provides background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Guinea Bissau
Features a destination guide to Guinea-Bissau giving background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Angola
Offers a country profile, virtual travel guide, and background details on the South African nation of Angola, plus numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Ethiopia
Features a travel guide and country profile of Ethiopia including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much...