Reconciliation Processes in Africa: Electronic Discussion Groups

This collection of internet resources includes selected special interest discussion groups, newsgroups, and listservs that talk about reconciliation issues in Africa.Although selective, inclusion of a site by no means constitutes endorsement by the African and Middle Eastern Division of the Library of Congress. Every source listed here was successfully tested before being added to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a successful connection may sometimes require several attempts.

For additional research and bibliographic materials on reconciliation processes in African countries consult the Library's online catalog.


AFRICAN NETWORK OF YOUNG PEACE-BUILDERS  (http://www.unoy.org/ANwk%5FZimbabwe%5FMakios.htm)
“The members of the African Network of Young Peace-builders share a vision on the role of young individuals and youth organisations in their continent to transform the root causes of conflict, and to bring forward the conditions to build sustainable peace.“
 
CLUB - K: CLUBE DOS ANGOLANOS NO EXTERIOR  (http://www.club-k.net/XP/index.php)
For Angolans abroad, offers chat, a photo-album, national and international news articles, information on culture and music. Text is in Portuguese.
 
DEMARCATION WATCH  (http://www.dehai.org/demarcation-watch/archive.html)
The articles archived in this site provide the opinions of different Eritreans who show concern for the border dispute.
 
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES  (http://www.iss.co.za/)
“Our mission is to conceptualise, inform and enhance the debate on human security in Africa in order to support policy formulation and decision making at all levels towards the enhancement of human security for all in Africa.”
 
KUBATANA.NET  (http://www.kubatana.net/index.htm)
The NGO Network Alliance Project - an online community for Zimbabwean activists. The Project aims to improve the accessibility of human rights and civic information in Zimbabwe.
 
NAIJANET  (http://groups.msn.com/naijanet/%5Fhomepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us)
This is a discussion group for Nigerians hosted by Microsoft.
 
NIGERIA.COM  (http://www.nigeria.com)
This site offers an e-mail news group and other interactive services such as polls on important issues facing Nigeria.
 

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