Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Benin: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the West African country of Benin.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Cote D'ivoire: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Guinea Bissau: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guinea-Bissau in West Africa.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mande
"Mande" is a term that has been used to identify the culture that embraces the western third of Africa's great northern savanna and coastal forests. The Mali Empire was the source of the Mande diaspora; therefore, in a broad sense,...
BBC
Bbc: The Story of Africa: Kingdoms of West Africa
A brief article describing the kingdoms of West Africa.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Trade & Tradition: Lesson 5 Quiz
Five question quiz tests your knowledge of trade and traditions in ancient West Africa.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Exploring Mali
A very brief, yet informative page in which you will find an overview of Mali, its location, geography and climate, history and people.
Other
Afro Disc: Africa Music Reviews
A radio host talks about new music from West Africa. While profiling four popular artists, the substance in this site describes the flavor of the popular music.
Other
Timbuktu: The Songhai Empire
This site provides a brief explanation and picture of Timbuktu, part of the Songhai Empire.
Other
The Language of the Sea Islands
Comparison of the Gullah Language and languages of West Africa. Lists some words of the gullah language that come from African origins.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Africa the Search for Gold and Slaves
Historical background of the reasons for European exploration of Africa. Tutorial Links to further European trade and exploration.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Togo
This site from Flags of the World provides a large flag of Togo with an explanation of the flag and a short history of the country.
University of Oxford (UK)
Pitt Rivers Museum: Masks and Carvings: West Africa
A perfect resource to better understand the African art form of mask-making. Reading sections include religious beliefs, design and decoration, and manufacturing.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Exploration of the New World
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the impact and progress of different nations as they explored the Americas. It also presents the links between that exploration, and that of West Africa. The students click and...
Other
Clarity Connect: African Folktales
Links more than a hundred African folktales from Nigeria, South Africa, Zulu, West Africa, and more.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Niger: Political Map
A political map of the west African country of Niger.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: France in Western Africa
A brief explanation of French imperialist desires and holdings in Western Africa.