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In 'Masquerade' O.O. Sangoyomi has created a wonderful book about pre-colonial northwest Africa, filled with fascinating characters whose actions are propelled via an intriguing plot.
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Tag Archives: West Africa
Music Review: Etran Finatawa – ‘The Sahara Sessions’
You may not understand the lyrics but you can still appreciate the passion and the sound of this inspirational music.
Read More »FreeRice Can Feed the Hungry on Thanksgiving
After turkey this year, make some time for FreeRice and help feed people a world away in Niger.
Read More »Hunger and Fear in the Sahel of Africa
There is a struggle for survival ongoing for millions of people at risk of hunger in the Sahel region of Africa.
Read More »UN, Save the Children Start Famine Relief Funds for West Africa
The World Food Programme has warned for months that the hunger crisis in West Africa could reach epic proportions this summer.
Read More »This Memorial Day You Can Save a Life In Famine-Threatened West Africa
This Memorial Day is a time a time when people can rally to save the lives of millions of people threatened by famine.
Read More »Mauritania: School Meals, Refugee Aid Lack Funding
Humanitarian aid missions in Mauritania are facing funding shortages while the hunger crisis escalates.
Read More »Famine in Niger: Silent Guest Donations Needed to Feed Starving Children
Tonight at dinner imagine having one of the children in Niger as your guest.
Read More »Food Running Out for Refugees from Mali Conflict
The international community has a responsibility to act to avoid a potential famine in the Sahel.
Read More »Sahel Food Crisis: An Interview with Célestine Ouédraogo of WFP in Burkina Faso
Célestine Ouédraogo of WFP updates us on the status of school feeding in Burkina Faso as the Sahel food crisis unfolds.
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