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Sources Experts & SpokespersonsAfrican, Caribbean and Pacific Group of StatesThe African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) is an organization created by the Georgetown Agreement in 1975. It is composed of African, Caribbean and Pacific States signatories to the Georgetown Agreement or ... African Development BankThe African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's mission is to help reduce poverty, improve living conditions for Africans and mobilize resources for the continent's economic and social development. With this objective in min... African UnionThe African Union (abbreviated AU in English, and UA in its other official languages) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 53 African states. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to ... Community of Sahelo-Saharan StatesCEN-SAD was established in February 1998 by six countries, but since then its membership has grown to 28. One of its main goals is to achieve economic unity through the implementation of the free movement of people and g... Cuso InternationalCuso International is a non-profit, international development agency. Each year, we place hundreds of Canadian and American volunteers who collaborate on development projects in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia... East African CommunityThe East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republics of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Burundi and Republic of Rwanda with its headquarters in Arus... Economic Community of Central African StatesECCAS aims to achieve collective autonomy, raise the standard of living of its populations and maintain economic stability through harmonious cooperation. Its ultimate goal is to establish a Central African Common Market... Economic Community of West African StatesThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen countries, founded in 1975. Its mission is to promote economic integration in "all fields of economic activity, particularly industry,... Embassy RowEmbassy Row, published by Sources as part of the Parliamentary Names & Numbers directory, lists all embassies and high commissions to Canada, and all Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates abro... Global Music ArchiveThe Global Music Archive is a multi-media reference archive and resource centre for traditional and popular song, music and dance of Africa and the Americas. It is a public facility that promotes education in African and... Omar Ha-RedeyeOmar Ha-Redeye is a lawyer practising in Toronto, and is frequently interviewed by the media on subjects relating to health, security, law, politics, social media, disasters, minority rights and multiculturalism.
His... ibiblio.orgThe public's library and digital archive.
Home to one of the largest "collections of collections" on the Internet, ibiblio.org is a conservancy of freely available information, including software, music, literature, art... Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural HistoryThe National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's preeminent museum and research complex. The Museum is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery and learning about the n... World BankThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the common sense. We are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 m... World Digital LibraryThe World Digital Library (WDL) makes available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world.
The principal objectives of the WDL... New ReleasesAfrican Journalists leaders summit outlines strategies to roll back impunity and defend journalists' rights2009-06-30 Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) Leaders of the Federation of African Journalists have condemned at their biannual meeting in Djibouti on June 23rd, the unsafe and precarious working conditions of journalists in Africa. FAJ says African journalists face series of threats ranging from safety and security, repressive laws, oppressive regimes2009-04-26 Human Rights Defenders Journalists and media workers in Africa face series of threats ranging from safety and security, repressive laws, oppressive regimes, monopolies, bad labour practices and unfair competition. IPS Africa Launches Reporting Gender-Based Violence Handbook2010-01-03 Inter Press Service (IPS) Africa Inter Press Service (IPS) Africa has launched a new handbook for reporters to support sustained media coverage of gender-based violence beyond 16 Days of No Violence Against Women and Children. Sources welcomes Omar Ha-Redeye2009-01-30 Omar Ha-Redeye Sources welcomes a new member: Omar Ha-Redeye. Omar Ha-Redeye is frequently interviewed by the media on subjects relating to health, security, law, politics, social media, disasters, minority rights a... Sources welcomes Pearson Peacekeeping Centre2009-01-23 Pearson Peacekeeping Centre The Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC) is a Canadian-based institution dedicated to making international peace operations more effective through research, education and training, and capacity developme... Soutien Apport aux Pays Africains Francophones2010-02-18 Pearson Peacekeeping Centre Le Centre Pearson pour le maintien de la paix (CPMP) a obtenu un appui financier de prs de 3,5 millions de dollars du Ministre des Affaires trangres et du Commerce international (MAECI) du Canada afi... Support for Africa's French-Speaking Countries2010-02-18 Pearson Peacekeeping Centre The Pearson Peacekeeping Centre has received close to $3.5 million from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Canada (DFAIT) to execute a project, in collaboration with the Fran... World Press Freedom Day: Statement from the Media Foundation for West Africa2009-05-02 Media Foundation for West Africa The theme for this year's celebration of World Press Freedom Day, Media, Dialogue and Mutual Understanding, could not have been more appropriate in any other year than this one, particularly for count... Sources Select ResourcesAfrica Topic Index in Sources Directory of ExpertsSpokespersons, Experts, and Resources Website Sources A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to Africa in the Sources directory for the media. African Awakenings: The Emerging Revolutions (Book Review)Fogel, Ben Article 2012 Insurgent Notes This book sets out to place the host of new movements arising across the continent in a singular socio-political context. African Journalists leaders summit outlines strategies to roll back impunity and defend journalists' rightsSources News Release Article 2009 Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) Leaders of the Federation of African Journalists have condemned at their biannual meeting in Djibouti on June 23rd, the unsafe and precarious working conditions of journalists in Africa. A Death Sentence For AfricaThe Durban Climate Deal And Eight Corporate Media Unmentionables Article 2011 Medialens Carbon emissions, already at their peak, will continue to increase for at least the next eight years, pushing humanity closer to the brink of climate collapse. Rather than address the madness of a glo... FAJ says African journalists face series of threats ranging from safety and security, repressive laws, oppressive regimesSources News Release Article 2009 Human Rights Defenders Journalists and media workers in Africa face series of threats ranging from safety and security, repressive laws, oppressive regimes, monopolies, bad labour practices and unfair competition. IPS Africa Launches Reporting Gender-Based Violence HandbookSources News Release Article 2010 Inter Press Service (IPS) Africa Inter Press Service (IPS) Africa has launched a new handbook for reporters to support sustained media coverage of gender-based violence beyond 16 Days of No Violence Against Women and Children. Line in the sand: Africa's 'green wall' aims to stop desert's growthVillagers will help establish 15km-wide swath of trees as a nature reserve Caramel, Laurence Article 2011 The Guardian The Great Green Wall is a pan-African plan to halt desertification through reforestation. Live News AfricaA Survival Guide for Journalists Article 2007 International News Safety Institute, International Federation of Journalist Provides practical information for journalists who plan to travel to Africa for on site work including circumstances of danger specific to the country and then possible consequences a journalist may... Media Alert West Africa2006-2007: Annual State of the Media Report Book 2008 Media Foundation for West Africa An annual publication on the poltiical, economic and social conditions of the media in West Africa published by the Media Foundation for West Africa. Slavery in modern AfricaSources Select Resources Encyclopedia Article Slavery in Africa continues today. Slavery existed in Africa before the arrival of Europeans - as did a slave trade that exported millions of Africans to North Africa, the Middle East, and the Persian... World Press Freedom Day: Statement from the Media Foundation for West AfricaSources News Release Article 2009 Media Foundation for West Africa The theme for this year's celebration of World Press Freedom Day, Media, Dialogue and Mutual Understanding, could not have been more appropriate in any other year than this one, particularly for count... Sources BookshelfMass Communications and American EmpireSchiller, Herbert I. Book 1971 An in-depth look at international and domestic media, and the effect of capitalism on mass communications. Media Alert West Africa2006-2007: Annual State of the Media Report Book 2008 An annual publication on the poltiical, economic and social conditions of the media in West Africa published by the Media Foundation for West Africa. Africa: Missing voiceAcademic works on topics on Africa that are not generally discussed in the mainstream Africa Travel MagazineFeatures and destination travel information of value to travel agents and other members of the travel/tourism industry. Anglican JournalNational news magazine of the Anglican Church of Canada. Covering issues of importance to Anglicans. Labour, Capital and SocietyAn interdisciplinary, bilingual, refereed journal on labour issues concerning the regions of Africa, Asia, Latin America, Caribbean and Middle East. New InternationalistNew Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. Government Ministries & AgenciesCanadian International Development AgencyMandate: "Supporting sustainable development, reducing poverty and providing humanitarian assistance... Foreign Affairs And International Trade CanadaMedia Relations Office
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