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African News and Publishing

Africast Global African Network
Welcome to Africast TV, where the sights, sounds, storytelling, and traditions of Africa are brought right to your home.

Africa Online includes news headlines, weather, classifieds, a wonderful bookstore featuring African books in many categories, and web pages for Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Cote D'Ivoire.

The Guardian is an independent newspaper which strives to present balanced coverage of news events and promote the best interests of Nigeria.

The Journal of Pan African Studies is a transdisciplinary scholarly journal devoted to an Africological synthesis of African world community studies and research since 1987 that works to ask questions and seek answers to critical contemporary and historical issues, based on an affirmative African centered logic and language of liberation.

News Exports Worldwide are exporters of all monthly magazines, journals, and daily newspapers published in Nigeria. They can supply their products worldwide to news stands, etc. on a regular basis. Just tell them what you want.
Media Exports Div.
Importers Co-operative Nig Ltd.
P.O.Box 1862, Surulere,
Lagos, Nigeria
Plot 5, Monnex Street, Satellitetown
Lagos,Nigeria
Tel:+234028735331
Mob:+2348060074320
importers_ng@yahoo.com or importers_ng@hotmail.com

Nigeria Masterweb is the self-proclaimed King of Cyber Nigeria. They offer many features such as news, chat rooms, employment, poetry, newspapers and magazines, online shopping and more! They also feature outstanding Nigerians who are giving the country a good name. For example, read about the Nigerian computer science student who is the new Miss World.

nigeriaweb button   Nigeria Web is the starting point for current news headlines, maps and info about Nigeria, and personal web pages by Nigerians.

The Nigerian Village Square is a site all about Nigerian news and culture.

Noki Magazine is an online magazine for modern African women.

Sankore Publishers are publishers of books on Nigeria that address issues such as the development of Nigeria and the many problems of national integration. Topics include Women, politics, land, states, economy, history and nationhood in Nigeria.

Art and Music

Africa House Fine Art and Decor has a physical presence in Endicott, New York, where you can browse their art gallery and attend lectures, movie nights and other events. From their website you can also access academic journals, and visit AfricaResource.com, an educational portal that develops and distributes content on Africa and African diaspora.

Cora Connection is the leading resource for the Kora and Manding Music since 1996. Discover the spirit and beauty of the Mandinka harp-lute kora and much more!

D.Mphaka Crafts
147 High Street
Rosettenville, Johannesburg, South Africa
Code 2190
Tel: 27833651997
Tel: 27720920499
s@domingosgeneralcrafts.com
These are woodcarving artists based in Johannesburg, South Africa, making quality African traditional art which is designed for framing. They are looking for partners to start their framing business, and will provide same free samples that you could frame and introduce on the market. They would like to supply the unframed pieces which a partner could then frame for clients, a business benefitting both partners. Visit their web site at the link above to view both framed and unframed art they have available.

God Bless Africa/Rise Up For Africa CD by Chief Charles Okereke has been released. The CD contains 14 songs, including the unofficial African National Anthem, "God Bless Africa". Click on the link above to purchase the CD, hear samples of this track, and listen to web commentary on conflicts going on in Africa today.

Indaba celebrates ethnic art from the many countries and cultures of Africa. They feature an extensive collection of authentic artifacts and unique tribal art, baskets, cloth, contemporary handmade crafts and functional art.

More about African Food

African Cooking is a collection of recipes from all over the African continent. This cookery site also offers information about African cooking and African foods. You can find some interesting African cookbooks featured on this site.

African Recipe Secrets presents a lifetime collection of free African recipes presented by a native Liberian. Includes instructions, personal experiences, and insights into African cultures.

Betumi: The African Culinary Network is dedicated to helping anyone with a serious interest in African cuisine connect with colleagues, especially in Africa. It includes a message and discussion board, reviews, cooking class and recipe information, articles and interviews. A very interesting and informative site.

Celtnet African Recipes: Recipes and cookery from every region and country in Africa. Learn more about the foods of this little-known continent.

CuisineNet will do a search for African (and other types of) restaurants in major US cities. If you find a good one, be sure to drop me a line and tell me about it.

EthiopianRestaurant.com is the ultimate guide to Ethiopian food and Ethiopian restaurant listings worldwide. The site offers an introduction to Ethiopian cuisine, restaurant addresses, dishes, reviews, photos and chefs bio.

Restaurants in Essex to suit every palate, budget or occasion. If you plan to eat out in Essex our county is hard to beat for quality restaurants.

Everything you always wanted to know about Kola Nut Communion but were afraid to ask!

Eating Well on the Planet Earth is a blog about healthy food that tastes good.

Clothing and Fabrics

Cultural Concepts sells african clothing and jewelry, kente cloth, dishiki and other african fabric. They are located at 4913 Griggs, Suite #A, Houston, TX 77021. (713) 747-0021

Mike Jumbo and Co. is a wholesale supplier of African caftan and boubou, as well as African music and movies. They also service the local market, and are looking to expand overseas. You can contact them at:
First Floor, Suite 7
150, Ojo Igbede Road
Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel/Fax: 234 1 7925275
Mobile: 234 806 5000100, 234 802 4747484
emjaycom@yahoo.com

Shop online at Tekay Designs for African attire, including maternity, bridal and formal wear.

Gifts, Crafts and other African Products

Africa Unique Box Frames
This company does not have a web site yet, but if you are in South Africa and looking for some unique African crafts, check them out. PO Box 131197
Rynfield, Benoni
1511
South Africa
Office +27 11 425 0035, Factory +27 11 894 6650
Or, send an email.

Indaba celebrates ethnic art from the many countries and cultures of Africa. They feature an extensive collection of authentic artifacts and unique tribal art, baskets, cloth, contemporary handmade crafts and functional art.

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Decorative pillows, ethnic African pillows, African bolga baskets, hemp purses,
South African hand-painted candles, angel ornaments and more global gifts that
will make you smile!

Jewelry and Cosmetics

Hosia Online carries a line of Shea Butter and African Black Soap, including Dudu Osun black soap from Nigeria.

Language and Cultures of Africa

Teach Yourself Hausa Language

Find many links to African web sites on About.com's African Cultures page.

Babawilly's Dictionary of Pidgin English Words and Phrases.

The UCLA Hausa Homepage gives resources and references for studying the Hausa language, complete with sound and graphics. Learn about specific vowel and consonant sounds, different dialects, greetings and common phrases. Audio files allow you to actually listen to the correct pronunciations. If you only remember Hausa kutdun, kutdun, this is a great site for brushing up.

The Ethnologue "tries to bring together the best information on the languages of the world." It includes 228 country files in 5 geographic areas, including comprehensive listings of African languages. It also includes "endangered" languages, such as pidgen, creole, gypsy and other special interest languages.

President Clinton's Africa trip, August 2000.

Non-profit and Relief Organizations

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Children of the Nations partners with Nationals to provide holistic and Christ-centered care for orphaned and destitute children, enabling them to create positive and lasting change in their nations.

Christian Vision (CV) is a non-profit charitable company founded on Biblical principles in the UK in December 1988. They have a developed a number of global strageties to bring people of the world into a relationship with Jesus. These include radio stations, church development and planting, leadership training and community resources.

D.O.V.E. is an acrynom for Development, Orphanages and Vocational Education. They currently work in Sierra Leone, West Africa, doing relief work with orphans and widows.

Global Citizens for Change is a virtual organization. Its stated objective is to use online methods to better inform, educate and prepare educators, their students and prospective volunteers, of all ages, respecting global education issues and volunteering in developing countries. Global Citizens for Change promotes volunteering overseas as the ultimate global learning experience.

HealthCare International is an English company providing comprehensive and affordable healthcare for expats living and working abroad. A part of their web site is dedicated to travel and expatriation all around the world.

Interaction, Inc. is a source for connecting Third Culture Kids with the resources they need and to help researchers, institutions, and parents to network and exchange information.

The Life in Africa Foundation seeks to foster an increased international understanding of Africa and African people, and to make a lasting impact - through supporting microfinance in Africa - on the lives of ordinary African people who face extraordinary life challenges every single day.

Leadership Initiatives provides entrepreneurial, leadership, and project management training for university students worldwide through turning their ideas for community change into sustainable development projects. Many of their projects are in African countries.

The Stop Malaria Project
This growing organization is making it the number one priority to eradicate malaria in Africa by year 2015. Visit their web site to find out more about their approach, and how to support them.

World Hope International is a Christian relief organization which strives to bring hope and healing to a hurting world. World Hope International works primarily in the areas of education, health, and microenterprise development.

Travel and Accomodations in Africa

Mazembe Village on the shores of beautiful Lake Malawi invites visitors for visits and cultural tours. You can learn about fishing, farming or trades, or you can design your own itinerary. All tours include a meal in a local home and a presentation of traditional singing and dancing. Rent a cottage on the beach or camp in a tent for a tranquil alternative to resort accomodations. Proceeds from this cultural tourism program go toward community projects, including schools, water and a permanent bridge.

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River Club in Cape Town, South Africa provides information related to corporate conference centre, venues, exhibitions, golf course centre at affordable packages.