In this twenty-first century, Africa has become an important source of the United States’ energy imports and the world's natural resources. It has also become the epicenter of the world’s deadly health epidemic, HIV/AIDS, and one of the battlegrounds in the fight against terrorism. With Nigeria and South Africa leading the continent, Africa has become a major player to be reckoned with in the global affairs.
Language
English
Pages
288
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Release
September 15, 2009
ISBN
0230618901
ISBN 13
9780230618909
Africa in Global Politics in the Twenty-First Century: A Pan-African Perspective
In this twenty-first century, Africa has become an important source of the United States’ energy imports and the world's natural resources. It has also become the epicenter of the world’s deadly health epidemic, HIV/AIDS, and one of the battlegrounds in the fight against terrorism. With Nigeria and South Africa leading the continent, Africa has become a major player to be reckoned with in the global affairs.