Updated April 6, 2012
Africa Research Links are divided into
See also Middle East Research Links for more on North African countries.
Business, society, sports; sort by country. Includes video reports, photography, most frequently read stories.
Daily news articles, video interviews, and links to information on rallies and protests.
[Registration required]
News by sectors (business, political, entertainment, resources) or country/city.
"African-led series of national public attitude surveys on democracy and governance in Africa."
Some data must be purchased.
(2011)
(2010)
Lists specific government agency websites for each country.
Includes an African government websites search.
Established Oct. 1, 2007 to cover Sub-Saharan Africa
Multimedia collections about Africa; topics covered in collections include religion, history, activism.
See also AU's section on Trade and Industry
News for business, economy, trade and investment, doing business, innovation, entrepreneurship
(Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa)
(Dec 3, 2011) includes map that shows change in different African countries’ GDP’s, from 2007-2011, create with IMF and EIU data.
Blog “spotlights African companies that contribute to human development while delivering market-beating returns to their investors.” Includes African Index Performance, links to countries’ stock markets, and other related blogs.
Links to publications and organizations focused on African economies and African business news.
“Provide investors with accurate information on the opportunities that exist in Africa.” analysis in different sectors and by individual countries.
Countering Criminal Violence in Central America
The author assesses the causes and consequences of the violence faced by several Central American countries and examines the national, regional, and international efforts intended to curb its worst effects.
No One's World
A renowned scholar maps out the twenty-first-century world, providing a detailed strategy for reconciling the West with the "rise of the rest." More
The US-South Korea Alliance
A new volume explores the possibilities for enhanced U.S.-South Korea cooperation in both traditional and nontraditional spheres. More
U.S.-Turkey Relations
This Independent Task Force asserts that Turkey is an increasingly influential regional and economic power and calls for the United States and Turkey to forge a new partnership.
U.S. Education Reform and National Security
This Independent Task Force report asserts that fixing the nation's underperforming K-12 public schools is critical for strengthening the country's security and increasing its economic competitiveness.
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