Africa

"From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my worshipers, the daughter of My dispersed ones, shall bring My offering" (Zephaniah 3:10).

Africa's story is one of convoluted tribal histories, foreign domination, independence and spirals of injustices. Most of the continent today is plagued with corruption and disease while its people eke out an existence. Even so, the Bible foretells a bright future for Africa—and the rest of the world.

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New African Union Founded to Copy EU Success

People living in the West like to think that money can solve any problem. But is that really the problem?
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The G8 and the Elephant in the Living Room

Any potential good that might have come from the recent summit of the world's economic giants was overshadowed by the death of two rioters among approximately 100,000 who gathered in Genoa to protest the talks. Widespread international poverty remains unresolved...
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Behind the Headlines... First Hand Account: Africa's Deadly AIDS Crisis

First hand letters from a doctor working in Africa depict a grim scene.
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In Brief... Children Used as Soldiers

Currently 41 nations use children as soldiers and 120,000 children are fighting in African wars. The country of Myanmar (also known as Burma) holds the "distinction" of having the highest number of child soldiers, 50,000.
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Reversal of Fortune for Two African Countries

Once one of the most unstable of African countries, Ghana is now a model of stability and success. what turned Ghana around in the past 20 years? What lessons are there in its success story for the other struggling African...
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Doctor's Firsthand Account of South African Aids Crisis

"Then it hit me, 'I'm playing God,' " writes a doctor treating AIDS patients in South Africa. Read the doctor's emotional account of the horrors of the unending calamity.
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This is the Way, Walk in It: Running Better Than Ever

Today we are confronted with headlines regarding athletes who are overpaid, over-privileged and disconnected from the realities of ordinary people. But there is a wonderful story about a loving family on the high plains of Kenya that is truly making...
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In Brief...World News Review Keeping Up With Africa: A Continent in Jeopardy

Though there are a few bright spots, the overall African situation still looks decidedly grim.
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World News and Trends: Containing South Africa's crimes

South Africa has the world's worst peacetime statistics for murder, rape and robbery. To add to the problem, police forces have a reputation for incompetence and corruption.
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This is the Way, Walk in It: "Neither Shall They Learn War Anymore"

Do you know where your child is tonight?
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In Brief... World News Review: Nightmare Virus Revisits Uganda

Hemorrhagic fever begins with flu-like symptoms. It's caused by a virus of unknown origin and spreads alarmingly easily through contact with an infected person.
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This Is The Way, Walk in It: The Little Country That Could

War very rarely leaves a nation or people where it found them. Reporter Simmons begins her story by sharing one man's return to his pre-war livelihood.
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In Brief... Containing South Africa's Crime Problem

South Africa has the world's worst peacetime statistics for murder, rape and robbery. To add to the problem, the police forces there have a reputation for incompetence and corruption.
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Africa: What's Behind the Zimbabwe Land Crisis?

When we examine the causes of widespread tragedies, we shouldn't ignore the impact of people's decisions and actions.
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World News and Trends Africa a crisis torn continent

What happens to Zimbabwe now and in the near future may affect the entire continent. The long-awaited African renaissance has yet to materialize. Guns, brute force and political corruption shape Africa's future.
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World News and Trends Zimbabwe a crisis torn country

Zimbabwe, at one time a prosperous African nation, is seriously short of food, and a lack of fuel has brought industry to a standstill.
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World News and Trends: Rape crisis in South Africa

Reports from Johannesburg say a woman is raped every 17 to 28 seconds in South Africa. According to Interpol, these statistics make South Africa the rape capital of the world.
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World News and Trends: Overview of the planet's problems

In this last issue of 1999 we review the state of the world as the year draws to a close. Join us as we take a brief tour to spots on the globe that highlight a few of our beleaguered...
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Christian Leadership Should be Y2K Compatible

On September 17, 1998, former President of South Africa and Nobel Prize winner, F. W. de Klerk, addressed the Indianapolis Economic Club.
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Thoughts for Thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving Day I spent outside the United States was quite an experience.
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