Monthly Archives: June 2010

AIDS in South Africa

Though the entire African continent has suffered greatly because of the AIDS/HIV epidemic, South Africa has possibly been affected more than any other country in the world. It is generally believed AIDS in South Africa is more prevalent than any other place on Earth. The impact of AIDS in South Africa can be measured at … Continue reading

AIDS Epidemic in Africa

The AIDS epidemic in Africa has been a health concern that has created a global health concern in recent years. Some of the numbers and statistics regarding AIDS in Africa are quite staggering and only seem to continue to rise. The AIDS epidemic in Africa has made much more of an impact on the continent … Continue reading

African Health

It is no new knowledge that African health is one of the biggest concerns for the people of the second-largest and second-most populated continent in the world. With over a billion people, African health has become a global priority. Nations around the world are constantly trying to urge people to the health issues and dangers … Continue reading

African Laws

African laws can be deemed to be as unique as the various civilizations and cultures the continent has birthed since the early days of man. Though a may be argued, it can be said that African law itself is inherent to the particular cultures and tribes it governs. Though there may be African laws that … Continue reading

African Art

African art is a vast collection and study of artworks that have originated in the continent of Africa. In recent years, this has also been used to describe the artwork of the African Diasporas, as to include areas of the world where African culture, though not native to the land, is an important part of … Continue reading

African Rituals

African rituals are complex and many number, which makes studying and understanding them a difficult task. African rituals can all vary depending on a particular tribe or culture, and they all have a specific purpose. Generally speaking, African rituals tend to be religious in their nature. However, religion itself is a concept to apply to … Continue reading

African Masks

African masks play an important role in the various cultures and tribes found throughout the African continent. Generally speaking, African masks are used in intricate religious ceremonies as a way to conjure or communicate with spirits or ancestors. Visually and aesthetically speaking, masks will differ not only from culture to culture, but also in the … Continue reading

African History

African history and African heritage are topics that are crucial in the study of the human civilization. Not only is the study of African history important as it relates to the rest of the world, but furthermore, it is also one of the most extensive and complex to undertake. The African history and African heritage … Continue reading

Africa

In more recent times, Africa has been in the news in a different light. Unfortunately, any news regarding Africa tends to concentrate on the negative aspects that the government, people, and culture have suffered throughout past decades because of extreme poverty levels and diseases running rampant throughout the continent. It is no surprise that because … Continue reading

Africa Maps

Africa is often discussed as being one of the most mysterious continents in the world. There is so much history and culture found across its borders that it can truly offer much to say about the human civilization as a whole. An Africa map will show how it is the world’s second-largest continent, only comparable … Continue reading