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What was the Cold War and how did it start? “When Ivan meets G.I. Joe” ~Joe Strummer, The Clash The Cold War described in the simplest way was the intense ideological conflict between the two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, with each side vying for dominance and exploiting any opportunity for expansion. In reality it involved the Western Bloc, which included the United States and its NATO allies, pitted against the Eastern Bloc, the Soviet Union and its allies in…

War; there is a lot of speculation about what it is actually good for. But what actually constitutes as a war? Is it the number of deaths? Above a threshold of 1,000, few doubt a war is going on. A threshold of 100 can be more divisive. In keeping the “troubles” in Northern Ireland from becoming a war, for example, such a threshold fits the views of the British public—but not that of Northern Irish paramilitaries. (Economist, 2013) Fernando (2011) clarifies that for a business to primarily…

The emphasis of international actors on innovation is mirrored at the national level where the majority of countries in Africa have adopted relevant STI policies. The African Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation (2013) has identified at least 37 countries out of 55 that have adopted or are developing a national innovation policy. There are many African countries that have realized the importance of innovation for economic development, poverty reduction and the attainment of the…

The persistence of Ebonics defies the intentions behind the dehumanization of African people. Furthermore, the use of Ebonics in literature highlights this defiance and persistence. In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Hurston paints the picture of displaced descendants of enslaved Africans lacking their native tongue in the color of their innovative vibrant language (Ebonics). In her use of Ebonics, Hurston promotes the value of African American language while adequately displaying the complexity…

According to Johnson “the name "diamond" comes from the Greek word, "adamas" meaning unconquerable. Fittingly diamonds are made of pure carbon, and diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man” (n.p). Diamonds are a symbol of love and coming in different colors and shape sizes as these gems can be transparent, truculent white, yellow, green, blue, or brown. The diamond is considered by many to be the “king of gems,” and in antiquity was often paired with the pearl as its queen.…

Presence of carnivores helps to maintain the integrity of ecosystems throughout the world (Soulè and Terborgh, 1999). Many carnivores are capable of altering trophic structure and biodiversity through a process known as top-down control (Elmhagen and Rushton, 2007). Through this, carnivores are able to prevent the overabundance of herbivores. If uncontrolled, an explosion in herbivore population density would increase the grazing pressure that would ultimately threat the survival of the…

European colonization of Africa led to the collapse of previous empires and new institution of European white minority rulings over a black majority. Unequal representation in the government led to the oppression of the rights and voices of Africans in the European government. During the years 1964-1979, Rhodesia fought for their independence that was achieved through the Rhodesian Bush War. The spark that caused a push towards the revolution was at first because of land dispute among the…

rather than entitle themselves to large territories of their own. Generally, environment, illness, and unnavigable waterways discouraged the Europeans from reaching into the inland. From original coastal settlements, Portugal directed expeditions into Angola in exploration of slaves. These expeditions had a more undeviating and more troublemaking impact in this part of southwestern Africa than away along the Atlantic coast. More imperative still was the Cape Colony established by the Dutch on…

“Education is the key to success” Article 26 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “ everyone has the right to education” (UN). Is education the solution to Africa’s poverty? Several studies have linked lack of education as being one of the reasons for under -development in Africa. My essay is going to explore this notion and also other core issues that I felt were imperative for the development of Africa. The other matters I look into are Poor governance, Civil war and…

The Kimberley Process is a joint government, industry and civil society initiative to stem the flow of conflict diamonds – rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments (De Beers Group, 2012). Business Action for Africa is an International business and organization from Africa. As Business Action for Africa in support of three primary objectives: positively influence policies needed for growth and poverty reduction, promote a more balanced view of Africa,…