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CultureGrams for BPHS
Encyclopedia Britannica for BPHS
Select the level that is right for you. High School level provides access to multiple types of sources from encyclopedia articles to websites and primary sources.
World History Collection for BPHS
A comprehensive collection of periodicals supporting topics in World History.

Algeria: An overview of the country and its history from Information Please.
Kenya: An overview of the country and its history from Information Please.
Ghana: This website focuses on the politics and independence movement in Ghana.
Africa: The Architect of Ghana's Independence: An article from the BBC discussing the independence movement in Ghana.
Sierre Leone: An overview of the country and its history from Information Please.

Africa Since 1945: A collection of links from Fordham University with regards to Modern Africa
Anatomy of an Autocracy: Mobuto's 32-year reign. A special report from the New York Times
Angola Country Report: An article from the BBC discussing the history of the civil war in Angola
Dictator Idi Amin Dies: An article of Idi Amin's death, good history of his role as ruler in Uganda. From the BBC.
Ghosts of Rwanda: Produced by the Public Broadcast Corp., an excellent overview of the Rwandan Genocide...10 years later
Hope and Retribution in Zaire: Discuss the final days of Mobuto's reguime.
Laurent Kabila: An article from The Economist.
Kabila's Human Rights Legacy: An article from Human Rights Watch, outlining Kabila's role as leader of the Republic of Congo.
Rwanda Profile: From the British Broadcasting Corp., an overview of the country and its history. Great timeline.
Rwanda Genocide: 10 Years On: A very comprehensive look a the situation in Rwanda, excellent links.

About South Africa: Timeline covers the history of South Africa from ancient to current times.
Recalling the Other Heroes of the Anti-Apartheid Struggle: from the New York Times, an overview of the various key figures of this time period.
Anti Apartheid Movement: Leaders, Activists and Notable Supporters. From World Atlas.
End of Apartheid in South Africa: An overview of the history of Apartheid in South Africa, fom the New York Times.
South Africa: Extensive background of Apartheid in South Africa, from the History Channel.
Mugabe and the White Africa: Information from a PBS documentary, with additional links to more information
Zimbabwe: Extensive background on Zimbabwe from the US State Department.