Algeria’s own revolutionary tradition and its commitment to self-determination and nationalism historically have influenced its foreign policy. Pledged to upholding and furthering the revolution against imperialism, Algeria has been a prominent leader in both the region and the developing world. As time has passed, the ideological ambitions of the immediate post-independence years have been subordinated to more pressing economic and strategic interests. Even during the austere socialist years of Boumediene, economic factors played a significant role in determining the course of foreign policy toward both the East and West. Algeria is a large country in northern Africa where more than four-fifths of its territory is covered by the Sahara desert.…
Somalia also known as the “horn of Africa” is a country located in east Africa. The nation of Somali existed for more than a thousand year. In the 19th century Europeans countries such as Britain, France, and Italy came to colonies Somalia and split up the country. The British abandoned British Somalia after the natives uprising. After WWII the Italians were forced to leave Somalia and the country was given to the UN.…
Over many years, Ethiopia, one of Africa’s first independent countries, has slowly began to take its place in modern civilization. Before this can be accomplished, Ethiopia must have a well structured government, main religions, a common language, a stable climate, and resources to keep its citizens healthy. The history of Ethiopia shows many famines, and droughts, an unsettling start for Africa’s first independent country. As well as being independent, Ethiopia is also the second most populated country in Africa.…
Morocco versus Ethiopia -Hofstadter’s Cultural Dimensions Theory The purpose of this paper is to determine the similarities and difference of cultural dimensions between Morocco and Ethiopia. Information from various sources will be utilized along with information gathered from the Hofstede Centre. The information from the Hofstede 's cultural dimensions theory will be the main supporting information that is used to complete the comparison.…
There are many small countries in Africa, but Togo is one of the most interesting. As before Togo is in Africa. It’s land area is 21, 925 sq. miles, which makes it about twice the size of Maryland. It has 7,552,318 people in 2015, which in estimate now they would have 7,685,779.…
The Republic of Somaliland (formerly known as north-west Somalia) is situated in the horn of Africa. Its boundaries are defined by the Gulf of Aden to the north, Somalia to the east, federal state of Ethiopia to the south and west, and republic of Djibouti in the northwest. The total area of Somaliland is 137,600 km2 with a coastline of 850kms with the most strategic sea ports in the world (i.e. Berbera Port, Zeila, and Los-qorey etc.). The population is estimated at four million consists of nomadic pastoralists (55%) and urban dwellers (45%) with population density of 22 persons per km.…
The Land of 13 Months of Sunshine For many people around the world, mentioning Ethiopia brings to mind the images of famine, drought and poverty. Although those disasters were prevented years ago, they still haunt the country’s international image. It is true that Ethiopia has had its share of natural and manmade problems, but they do not truly define what Ethiopia is today. Ethiopia has always been a nation blessed with many unique natural, cultural, and historical wonders. There are various things that differentiate the country from its neighbors.…
The video started out with parades and celebration as a result of the freshly attained independence and opening of parliament in Africa in 1960. This marked the end to the “100 year colonial Rule” of Africa. “Within the first year Africa began taking its place amongst the other countries of the world” (Africa, 3:30). The modernization of Africa over the last 20 years has lead to a number of issues from, increases in population, lack of electrical power to go around, and escape from famine, forced labor and unhealthy living conditions. As time went on many people took advantage of the impressionable citizens and government officials leading to years of corruption and civil war amongst the regions of the country.…
Chapter Three: Eritrean Refugees and Introduction Programme in Norway 3.1 Eritrea Eritrea is a small country located on the North - East of Africa on the shores of African Red Sea. It has an area of about 125,000 sq. km and a population of about 6 million. The country is bordered by Sudan to the north-west, the Red Sea on the east, Ethiopia to the South-west and south-east by Djibouti. It is ethnically and religiously diverse and includes nine ethnic groups.…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a land of resources that many have taken advantage of. Because of its remote location and foreign mining companies the people of the congo are very poor. The vast resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have major impacts on global societies all around the world. The Democratic Republic of Congo or simply called Congo is located in south central Africa between Tanzania and Gabon. The Congo is made up of a variety of different landscapes that limit the economic abilities of the residents of the Congo.…
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, also known as Ethiopia, has a population of 102,374,044 people (Central Intelligence Agency, 2016). Oromo people make up 34.4 per cent of the population and Amhara people make up 27 per cent of the population (Central Intelligence Agency, 2016). Ethiopia is located in Eastern Africa, west of Somalia with a total area of 1,104,300 sq. km (Central Intelligence Agency, 2016). It has a Some of their natural resources include: gold, platinum.…
The Trans-Saharan trade route was a land route with ancient connections to the Berber peoples for many centuries. The origins of the trade route begin at around 300 C.E., which define the first major signs of organized caravans of camels that were used to move goods across North Africa and to Europe and the Levant. The major benefit of this trade route was to avoid the dangers of sea routes and hostile enemies that at times made the Trans-Saharan trade route a dangerous, yet worthwhile method of making a greater profit. In this manner, the impact of this highly organized form of camel transportation provided a way for trade to be conducted by connecting different land regions of North Africa to other parts of the world: “The camel had an impact…
The West African country of Togo, also know as the Togolese Republic, is located on a narrow strip of sub-Saharan land found along on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea and more specifically along the Bight of Benin. The country is pinched between Benin on the east and Ghana on the West, with Burkina Faso creating its northern border (see figure 3). Togo controls a total land and water area of 56,785 square km, which places it on the CIA’s World Fact Book’s world comparison scale at number 126 out of 257 nations. For comparison, Togo’s size is slightly smaller than that of the state of West Virginia’s territory.…
Two major problems that have become a menace in African leadership today is poverty and youth unemployment which is due partially to the region’s rapid people growth. It has been said that between now and 2050 Sub-Saharan African countries will be overwhelmed with a swift and rapid population increase as well as a huge population of youths in the world. It is therefore very much essential that administrations in Sub-Saharan African countries factor the mass increase coming from the next generation into vital sections of developmental organization. As much as high increase in youth population posits a challenge to countries it however cannot comprehensively explain the unemployment statistics gotten from Africa. The statistics are rather an…
Nigeria has one of the lowest electricity generation per capita rate in the world resulting 6 in shortage of power supply and heavy dependence on fossil fuels (79 % of total). At present, 7 only 10% of rural households and 50% of the country’s total population have access to national 8 power grid electricity. Separate researches conducted by Energy Commission of Nigeria and 9 Global Energy Network Institute (GENI) have concluded that 100% stable power supply from 10 renewable energy is possible in Nigeria. Yobe State (relatively rural and under developed state) 11 is located in North Eastern part of Nigeria with Damaturu as state capital. The capital itself is 12 facing serious power crisis, not getting even an hour of electricity from the…