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Depuis 15 ans, Denis Mukwege, médecin chef à l'hpital de Panzi (Sud Kivu), soigne gratuitement des femmes victimes de violences sexuelles. Au cours des 10 dernières années, il a ainsi prodigué des soins à plus de 30 000 femmes. Vagins détruits et âmes mortes. Le gynécologue recoud et répare. Denis Mukwege parcourt le monde pour témoigner de la souffrance de ces femmes et dénoncer les viols massifs, véritables armes de guerre. Pour son...
63) The Gambia
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Co-authored by regional expert Sean Connolly and Philip Briggs, the world's foremost guidebook writer on Africa, this third edition of Bradt's The Gambia remains the most comprehensive guide available to mainland Africa's smallest country. This new edition integrates recent developments, from recently opened restaurants and hotels to the new roads and bridges that make circumnavigating the country easier than ever. The guide provides detailed coverage...
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Por solicitud y con la bendición de su Majestad, aquí esta para ser compartido este manuscrito acerca del orígen del ancestro Tikar. Este es el origen de una tribu, una nación, un pueblo: los Tikar de África.
Desde la histórica tierra de KUSH (el Sudán actual) hasta las tierras de Kimi y otros Reinos, tales como el Ngambe-Tikar en Camerún
Un libro único en su género, ¡escrito desde una auténtica nación africana, intacto y sin diluír!,...
65) Egypt
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The current timeline of dynastic Egypt is impossible. Believing in it means endorsing the idea the Hyksos were time-travelers, and that the Egyptians were technologically a thousand years behind their major trading partners in Mesopotamia during the Middle Kingdom. It also is not what the ancient Egyptians actually recorded, so believing it means believing that modern Egyptologists know more about ancient Egypt than the ancient Egyptians themselves....
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Ahmose pen-Nekhbet was a major figure during the early years of the New Kingdom, who, like his contemporary Ahmose pen-Ebana, appears to have been from the city of El Kab, where his tomb was found. His autobiography is much shorter than pen-Ebana's autobiography, however, is also far more damaged. This translation follows the general reconstruction that most Egyptologists agree on, however, sections of the original text may have been lost entirely...
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The life of Harkhuf is one of the better-documented lives from the era of the Old Kingdom era of Egyptian history. Harkhuf lived during the reigns of kings Merenre I and Pepi II of the 6th Dynasty, at the same time as the more famous Weni, whom he may have mentioned in his autobiography. Like Weni, he is primarily known from the inscriptions on his tomb, however, unlike Weni, he only seems to have had one tomb. On the front of his tomb were carved...
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Embark on a transformative journey with "A Guide to Moving to Algeria: Navigating Culture, Logistics, and New Beginnings." This comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion as you navigate the complexities of relocating to the enchanting North African nation of Algeria.From the ancient echoes of historical sites to the contemporary rhythms of daily life, this guide delves into the multifaceted tapestry of Algerian culture. Expertly written,...
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Ava was a beautiful Macaw in the African Rainforest. She loved her family but wanted a friend. She meets Alan and the two quickly become friends. One day while they were playing, they fell into a magical pond that gave them a unique gift. This gift will lead them on many adventures helping new friends and traveling the world.
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After seeing his mother and others die at the hands of the Confederates, Melvin is left searching for the best route to change society. He's faced with his own personal battles, as well as the world. But he's guided by the spiritual presence of his fallen family. At what cost will he commit to getting the job done? What happens when you must cross a path that you escaped? Tumelo brought you the exciting beginning of this two-part story. Melvin Descendant:...
71) Africa
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Africa is often called the Cradle of Humankind. Millions of years ago, it was home to the very first human, and today it remains a vibrant land filled with diverse cultures.
72) The Life of Weni
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The life of Weni, also called Uni, is one of the best-documented lives from the era of the Old Kingdom era of Egyptian history. Weni experienced significant upward mobility during the reigns of kings Teti, Userkare, Pepi I, and Merenre I, and as a result had a second tomb prepared for himself later in life, resulting in two of his tombs surviving to the present. His tombs were not extravagant like the king's pyramids of the era, and seem to have generally...
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"S.L. Hinde's intensely interesting volume 'The Fall of the Congo Arabs'...describes the Belgian expedition into the Upper Congo Basin in 1892...some...observations are too horrible for quotation...the passion for cannibalism."-Chicago Tribune, March 11, 1897
"Captain Hinde...entered the service of the Congo Free State...got his chance to distinguish himself in the remarkable campaign by which the Arab power was overthrown...soldiery on both sides...
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Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinleck was born in India and raised in conditions of near poverty. Yet his talent ensured his career flourished despite his Indian Army background and he was the first Commander of 8th Army in North Africa. Despite great political interference, he stopped Rommel's Afrika Corps at 1st Alamein only to be sacked by Churchill. After a spell in the wilderness he became C in C India during the dark period of Partition and, ironically,...
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Ce précieux livre est le fruit de dix ans de recherches sur les origines et la généalogie de plusieurs collectivités du Benin: plus de 700 familles et plus de 3000 histoires individuelles. Après une introduction sur le parcours migratoire des peuples Fon, et une explication des noms dans les cultures du Dahomey; l'auteur présente les origines et le sens de plusieurs patronymes et offre une Généalogie détaillée de plusieurs familles parentes...
76) The First Sin
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When the world starts to fall apart, Ashia the heir apparent, strives to restore order amidst the chaos. Battling a tyrannical king, rebel armies and her own secrets, she works to maintain her claim to the throne.
But all is not as it seems.
Things are hidden.
People are hiding.
But the heir is hiding the biggest secret of them all.
Join us as the fight for the throne of Gohir begins.
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These Potatoes Look Like Humans offers a unique understanding of the intersection between land, labour, dispossession and violence experienced by Black South Africans from the apartheid period to the present. In this ground-breaking book, Mbuso Nkosi criticises the historical framing of this debate within narrow materialist and legalistic arguments. His assertion is that, for most Black South Africans, the meaning of land cannot be separated from...
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Africa is the birthplace of humanity, where our earliest ancestors roamed and crafted the first tools. Even as humans migrated away, we never fully left behind our connection to this continent. Throughout history, people have lived and thrived in Africa, leaving traces of their presence in places like the Sahara Desert and along major rivers like the Nile and Niger. It's in Africa that some of the earliest advanced civilizations emerged, offering...
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This book commences by painting an image of Africa. We get introduced to physical features, the endowments, and go on to provide a brief historical perspective of Africa, showing how Africa served as the first home of the human species. The book then takes us through another epoch of Africa's self-consciousness (Pan-Africanism) in the middle of the 20th century: the time when Africa had been greatly subjected to imperialism and colonialism, which...
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Embark on a transformative journey with "Relocating to Angola: A Comprehensive Guide," authored by the seasoned traveler and relocation expert, William Jones. This indispensable guide is your key to unlocking the mysteries of Angola, a nation of diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and unparalleled beauty.Are you considering a move to Angola for work, adventure, or perhaps a change of scenery? Look no further. William Jones, drawing on his wealth...
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