National Library of South Africa
Africa, African History, Libraries, Regional and Country Information
National Library of South Africa
This site includes online catalogs and databases, news, publications, and information about collections and services. Also includes a link to the home page of the Centre for the Book, a non-profit organization (and part of the National Library) promoting a reading culture in South Africa.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries Around The World
Internet Library Sub-Saharan Africa (ilissAfrica)
Africa, African History, Regional and Country Information
Internet Library Sub-Saharan Africa (ilissAfrica)
This site provides a “a portal that offers an integrated access to relevant scientific conventional and digital information resources on the sub-Saharan Africa region” for the purposes of research.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
Angola Monitor
Africa, African History
Angola Monitor
News and views on Angolan issues. Published by Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA).
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
Electronic Journal of Africana Bibliography
Africa, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Social Sciences, Sociology
Electronic Journal of Africana Bibliography
“The Electronic Journal of Africana Bibliography (EJAB) is a refereed online journal of bibliographies on any aspect of Africa, its peoples, their homes, cities, towns, districts, states, countries, regions, including social, economic sustainable development, creative literature, the arts, and the Diaspora.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American
The Internet Living Swahili Dictionaries
Africa, African History, Dictionaries, Language and Linguistics
The Internet Living Swahili Dictionaries
Browse or search three dictionaries: English-Swahili, Swahili-English, and Russian-Swahili. This project, sponsored by an international organization for linguistic research and community service, also offers specialized Swahili vocabulary lists and downloadable text files of the dictionaries.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Reference–Dictionaries–Translation–English Translation Dictionaries; Arts & Humanities–Language & Linguistics–Swahili; Reference–Dictionaries–Non-English
Africa South of the Sahara: Selected Internet Resources
Africa, African History, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Music, Web Directories
Africa South of the Sahara: Selected Internet Resources
This comprehensive directory of African resources covers many topics including: Current Events/News (including African newspapers), Art, Culture, Education, History, Maps, Music, Politics, Religion, Travel, and more. Country information is also included, as is regional information for Central, East, Southern and West Africa, as well as the Indian O …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Education; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Online Catalogs–Africa; Reference–Web Directories; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Civil Rights; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Women; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Arts And Music; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Government And Politics
Art and Life in Africa Online
Africa, African History, Fine Arts
Art and Life in Africa Online
This site contains photographs and descriptions of African art objects. It is a selected chapter of the site owner’s CD-ROM, showing the African art objects that are present and used during the different phases of an African’s life, from birth to death. A bonus is that the photographic images rotate so you can see the pieces from all angles! Pl …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts
South Africa History Online
Africa, African History, History by Region, Regional and Country Information
South Africa History Online
South African History Online is a non-partisan people’s history project created in 2000 and aims to “create the most comprehensive online encyclopedia of South African history and culture.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History; Regional & Country Information–Africa
Africultures Newsletter
Africa, African History
Africultures Newsletter
Articles and interviews on lesser-known aspects of African culture. Literature, music and film reviews.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History; Regional & Country Information–Africa
African Studies Quarterly: The Online Journal of African Studies
Africa, African History, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race
African Studies Quarterly: The Online Journal of African Studies
“ASQ is an interdisciplinary, fully refereed, online journal dedicated to publishing the finest scholarship relating to the African continent.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–African History; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American
Southern Sudan Referendum Commission – 2011 Southern Sudan Referendum Out-of-Country Registration and Voting (OCV)
Africa, African History, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Regional and Country Information
Southern Sudan Referendum Commission – 2011 Southern Sudan Referendum Out-of-Country Registration and Voting (OCV)
Contains information from the SSRC for southern Sudanese living outside of Sudan on eligibility, how to register to vote, where to vote, voting guide, FAQs, and the English text of the Referendum Act of 2009 which set the legal basis for the 2011 referendum.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Southern Sudan 2011
Africa, African History, Government
Southern Sudan 2011
Official referendum results posted by the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission, the official body responsible for the 2011 referendum on independence for southern Sudan.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Southern Sudan Referendum Commission
Africa, African History, Government
Southern Sudan Referendum Commission
This is the official website of the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission (SSRC), available in English and Arabic. The SSRC organized the voting in north and south Sudan, and in eight countries worldwide with significant populations of southern Sudanese expatriates. The website details the formation and role of the SSRC, it’s members, goals and how …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Sudan News – Breaking World Sudan News – The New York Times
Africa, Human Rights, Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
Sudan News – Breaking World Sudan News – The New York Times
Country profile, current news, past articles, videos and editorials from the New York Times online edition.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights
Africa Update
Africa, African History
Africa Update
The quarterly newsletter of the African Studies Program at Central Connecticut State University, Africa Update covers “political, social and cultural life in Africa.” Current and archived issues are available on the website, along with editorial information.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
Live Out Loud
Africa, Fashion, Outdoor Recreation, Travel and Tourism, Urban Life
Live Out Loud
A monthly publication that covers the luxury lifestyle in and around South Africa. Feature subjects include art, decor, fitness, finance and technology.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Fashion; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Outdoor Recreation
On Safari
Africa, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
On Safari
Safari information for East Africa, South Africa and Southern Africa. Includes an alphabetical listing of camps and an index to safari activities.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism
Personal Finance
Africa, Business and Economics, Economics, Finance, Tax
Personal Finance
“A South African Independent Newspapers publication.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Business & Economics–Finance; Business & Economics–Finance–Investments
The Satellite Sentinel Project
Africa, African History, Human Rights
The Satellite Sentinel Project
The war-torn African nation of Sudan remains (as of 2011) rife with potential for warfare between its Northern and Southern borders, and actor-activist George Clooney visualized a website that could monitor its borders so that action can be taken should battle – and the rampant human rights violations that accompany it – be reignited. Partnered wi …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights
World News: Congo
Africa, African History, Social Issues and Social Welfare
World News: Congo
News stories and background information on Congo, covering the civil war and rebel movement, international peacekeeping efforts, AIDS/HIV, violence against women, and related topics. Includes video clips, analysis, and related links. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War; Africa; Congo, Democratic Republic Of The
Country Studies
Africa, African History, Asia, Australia, Geography, Latin America, Middle East, Regional and Country Information, South America
Country Studies
Studies published between 1988 and 1998 covering geography, society, economy, transportation, communications, government, politics and history of over 100 countries . Search, or browse alphabetically by continent.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Reference–Geography; Regional & Country Information–Asia; Regional & Country Information–Europe; Regional & Country Information–South America; Regional & Country Information–Australia; Regional & Country Information–Caribbean; Regional & Country Information–South Pacific; Regional & Country Information–North America; Regional & Country Information–Middle East; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography
News24
Africa, African History, News and Current Events
News24
“News24 is the on-line Internet news service operated by Naspers Ltd. News24 updates breaking news 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, specializing in South and southern African news and events elsewhere in Africa. News24 brings you up to date on major international news events.” Includes links to several South African newspapers.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Reference–News & Current Events
Nairobi Kenya Travel
Africa, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
Nairobi Kenya Travel
NairobiKenya.com is a “comprehensive online travel guide for all major tourist destinations in the city of Nairobi, Kenya.” Provides information on hotels, restaurants, weather reports, news and events and travel guides.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism
African Travel Gateway
Africa, African History
African Travel Gateway
Photographs and maps of East African countries. General and travel information includes: climate, clothing needs, health, history, geography, campsites, visa requirements, currency, banks, and language.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism
National Archives of South Africa (NASA)
Africa, African History
National Archives of South Africa (NASA)
Search the records of the governments in South Africa. Records include those from national, provincial and local government levels, and include court records, estate papers of deceased, records of property rights and tenure and others.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Online Catalogs–Africa
Pambazuka News
Africa, African History, Human Rights, Social Issues and Social Welfare
Pambazuka News
A newsletter about human rights in Africa. Exploring issues from women’s rights and elections, to health care. This weekly Fahamu publication allows you to read articles, contribute your opinion, and download and listen to podcasts.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights
Ugandan Network: Linking Ugandan Community Online
Africa, African History, Regional and Country Information
Ugandan Network: Linking Ugandan Community Online
An information network for Ugandans living in the UK.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
The Magic Morocco
Africa, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
The Magic Morocco
Welcome to Morocco. This site contains basic information for those wanting to travel to Morocco. Topics include food, culture, geography, and climate.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism
Cabo Verde 24
Africa, African History, Regional and Country Information
Cabo Verde 24
Link directory and search engine for Cape Verde with forum, news and live webcam.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
The Budget Traveller’s Guide to Sleeping In Airports
Africa, Asia, Middle East, South America, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
The Budget Traveller’s Guide to Sleeping In Airports
This useful website has compiled commentary from thousands of travellers on the experience of sleeping in particular airports. The site rates the best airports in which to sleep in terms of cleanliness, safety, comfort, etc. Search the site according to world region or by country. Over 600 airports around the world are included.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America–Central America Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Middle East Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–South Pacific Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–South America Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Asia Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Europe Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Caribbean Travel & Tourism
The Tsunami Disaster in Asia, 2004 : an Annotated Directory of Resources
Africa, African History, Asia, Meteorology/Climatology, News and Current Events, Public Health
The Tsunami Disaster in Asia, 2004 : an Annotated Directory of Resources
“An annotated directory of Internet resources on the 2004 tsunami disaster in Asia, including news sources, information on relief efforts & donations, missing persons & victim contact information, & impact on affected
countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Myanmar and Somalia.” The site contents include aggregate …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Regional & Country Information–Asia; Health & Medical Sciences–Public Health; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Meteorology/Climatology; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Reference–News & Current Events
The Africa Guide
Africa, Business and Economics, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
The Africa Guide
A travel guide to the entire continent with information on 52 countries, from Algeria to Zimbabwe.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism
Tanzania Tourist Board
Africa, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
Tanzania Tourist Board
“Everything you need to know about our beautiful country in one easy location.”
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism
Magical Kenya
Africa, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
Magical Kenya
“The official Kenya destination website of Kenya Tourist Board.”
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism
Lonely Planet Online
Africa, Asia, Australia, Middle East, South America, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
Lonely Planet Online
Contains travel information for regions, countries and cities worldwide; postcards from travellers around the world; traveller’s health check and detours to the “lost and forgotten places of the world”.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Middle East Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–South Pacific Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–South America Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Asia Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Europe Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Australia Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Caribbean Travel & Tourism
Democratic Republic of the Congo links
Africa, African History, Regional and Country Information
Democratic Republic of the Congo links
Portal to articles and websites about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire; a part of Karen Fung’s “Africa South of the Sahara Electronic Guide.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
SouthScan
Africa, Business and Economics, Business and Economics News, Economics, Tax
SouthScan
Political and economic analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment for the southern Africa region.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Business & Economics–Business & Economics News
Africa
Africa, African History, Regional and Country Information
Africa
Explore the people and culture of the many nations of Africa in this companion Website to the PBS “Nature” series.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Our World–Africa
The Egyptian Presidency
Africa, African History, Middle East, Regional and Country Information
The Egyptian Presidency
Learn about Egypt, its government, and its current president. You can also take a virtual tour of Abdeen Palace, the official office of the Egyptian president.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Regional & Country Information–Middle East; Our World–Africa–Egypt
West Africa Review
Africa, African History
West Africa Review
“An ejournal devoted to the promotion of research and scholarship of importance to the global African community and friends of Africa.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
La Vie Catholique
Africa, African History
La Vie Catholique
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Faiths & Denominations–Christianity–Christian Denominations & Sects–Roman Catholic Church
Politeia
Africa, African History
Politeia
This peer-reviewed journal encompasses public administration, political science, and strategic studies. The articles provide a broad range of perspectives on politically charged topics relating to South Africa and the international community.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations
Noticias Guinea Ecuatorial
Africa, African History
Noticias Guinea Ecuatorial
A monthly news publication from Spain, published by an organization representing the democratic opposition parties in Equatorial Guinea. Published by Guineans. The site also has frequently updated political news from Equatorial Guinea.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
Mozambique News Agency: AIM Reports
Africa, African History
Mozambique News Agency: AIM Reports
Official government news briefs from Mozambique.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
Legacy
Africa, Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
Legacy
“Africa’s leading magazine on social, cultural and educational issues.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare
Ghanaian Newsrunner
Africa, African History
Ghanaian Newsrunner
“Established in 1995 the Ghanaian Newsrunner is the first (and only) magazine for the large Ghanaian community in the Netherlands.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
Ghana Review International (GRi)
Africa, African History
Ghana Review International (GRi)
Internet version of the popular monthly from Ghana. Daily news updates, sports, parliamentary proceedings, and education for domestic and international readers. Published from the UK, the US, and Accra and Kumasi in Ghana.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa
Conflict Trends
Africa, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
Conflict Trends
ACCORD’s Conflict Trends magazine “focuses on reporting on and analysing trends in current and emerging conflicts and their resolution on the African continent.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American
Computing S.A.
Africa, Computers and Internet, Industry, Internet, Utilities
Computing S.A.
Computer industry news from South Africa. Includes production and product release news, white papers, case studies and IT career information.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Computers & Internet; Business & Economics–Industry–Other Industries
Business Times
Africa, Business and Economics, Economics, Tax
Business Times
“South African business news from the Sunday Times.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Business & Economics
Business Day
Africa, Business and Economics, Economics, Tax
Business Day
“Daily South African newspaper offering online personalised news, a share portfolio, searchable archive and more.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Business & Economics
Africana Libraries Newsletter
Africa, African History
Africana Libraries Newsletter
News for African studies libraries.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Library News
Afrique Tribune
Africa, African History
Afrique Tribune
“Le magazine AFRIQUE TRIBUNE confirme son positionnement sur Internet et se donne de plus en plus une grille de magazine ??lectronique. Notre ambition: avec vous, assurer une pr??sence efficace d’une Afrique en mouvement sur l’autoroute de l’information.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Regional & Country Information–Africa
African Wildlife News
Africa, Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Sciences, Sociology
African Wildlife News
“African Wildlife News is published five times a year by the African Wildlife Foundation for our members. The articles spotlight AWF field activities and important developments for African wildlife populations and habitats.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Social Sciences–Social Sciences News; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare
African Studies Center Country Pages
Africa, African History, Culture, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race
African Studies Center Country Pages
This site gives information about all the countries on the African continent. Information provided includes African Embassies & Diplomats, maps, National Holidays, U.S. State Department Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, and other online resources about each country.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American