My Hero Project
My Hero: Ken Saro Wiwa
A hero and activist, Ken Saro Wiwa is praised in this brief article for leading a protest against "the devastation of the Ogoni people's lands by Shell Oil."
Washington State University
Washington State University: Athol Fugard: "Master Harold"... And the Boys
Brief biographical information of playwriter Athol Fugard and information about his play, "Master Harold" . . . and the Boys.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Interview Un Secretary General Kofi Annan
National Public Radio talks with Kofi Annan about his work and his expectations for a resolution to the U.N./Iraq weapons inspections issue. 11/2/02
Baertracks
Creative Quotations From Chinua Achebe
This site from Creative Quotations contains five thought provoking quotes from Achebe. A short biographical sketch is included, and overall this is an interesting site.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: H Africa: Award to Senghor Triggers Debate
Scroll down the page to this article about Leopold Sedar Senghor being named as the winner of the 'Distinguished Africanist Award'. Focuses on the reaction to this award.
Other
More or Less: Heroes and Killers: Idi Amin Dada Oumee
Discusses Amin as a major killer of the 20th century. Includes a timeline of his life and background information.