Africa
Africa is the world's second-largest continent, after Asia. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Isthmus of Suez and the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
The continent includes Madagascar and various archipelagos. It contains 54 fully recognized sovereign states, eight territories and two de facto independent states with limited or no recognition. Algeria is Africa's largest country by area, and Nigeria is its largest by population. African nations cooperate through the establishment of the African Union, which is headquartered in Addis Ababa.
Africa is home to a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. It is also home to a wide variety of natural resources, including oil, gas, diamonds, gold, and copper. However, Africa is also the world's poorest continent, with a high rate of poverty and illiteracy.
Africa is a continent with a rich history and a bright future. It is a continent that is full of potential, and it is a continent that is worth investing in. -Bard
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The Arab Boat | Ramzy Baroud
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No Arab Bolivars: As Region Implodes, Arab Socialism Fizzles Out | Ramzy Baroud
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Senator Cotton, Hitler, and 'Appeasement' | Mickey Z.
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Photo credit: Mickey Z. Mickey Z. -- World News Trust March 22, 2015 When the now-notorious freshman Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) gave his maiden floor speech, he shared this quote: “The world is growing ...
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BOOKS: Globalization of War. America’s 'Long War' against Humanity | Michel Chossudovsky
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New book by Michel Chossudovsky from Global Research Publishers Jan. 21, 2015 (GlobalResearch.ca) -- America’s hegemonic project in the post 9/11 era is the “Globalization of War” whereby the U.S.-NA ...
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IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast by Most in Three Years | Andrew Mayeda
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War Begets War: It’s Not about Islam; It Never Was | Ramzy Baroud
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Oil Collapse of 1986 Shows Rebound Could Be Years Away | Mark Shenk
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$14 Million An Hour: War Costs Top $1.6 Trillion Since 9/11, Say Congressional Researchers | David Sirota
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