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General Resources by Country: Open Access Resources
- BBC Country ProfilesThis site supplies information on the history, economy, and politics of countries and territories. Each profile includes an overview, map, facts, and current leaders. A media overview provides information on the press, television, radio, news agencies, and number of Internet users. Links provided on the side of the profile connect to the latest news and key stories, BBC links, background articles, related Internet sites and video and audio clips from the BBC archives. Additional features include timelines, recent news links, background articles, Internet sites, and BBC archive video and audio clips. Information on key international organizations is also included. (Updates ongoing)
- Literary Map of AfricaThe Literary Map of Africa is a bio-bibliographical database, designed to be a comprehensive research and information tool on African literature. It does not focus on selected authors or national / regional litteratures, nor does it follow the sometimes rigid North & sub-Saharan Africa divide; instead, the database seeks to cover the whole continent. This wider scope makes it possible for writers from different regions and countries, with varied histories and cultures, and who produce works in diverse African and European languages to be represented in one project. One objective this project hopes to fulfill is to include as many emerging writers as possible, especially those based in Africa. Many in this category of creative writers do not have a readership beyond their national boundaries and are therefore hardly represented in many bibliographies and encyclopedias.
General Resources by Country: Restricted Access Databases
- JSTOR: The Scholarly Journal ArchiveJSTOR is a full-text journal database which provides access to more than 1,200 titles in the fields of African-American studies, anthropology, architecture, Asian studies, biological sciences, botany, ecology, economics, education, film, finance, folklore, history, language, literature, mathematics, middle east studies, music, philosophy, political science, population/demography, religion, sociology, and statistics. Coverage begins with volume one of each title and continues to within 3 to 5 years of the most current issue, depending on the title. The "moving wall" represents the time period between the last issue available in JSTOR and the most recently published issue of a journal; it is specified by publishers in their license agreements with JSTOR. Graphs, photographs, and other images are included. UW-Madison Libraries have acquired the following JSTOR collections: Arts & Sciences I-XIV; Biological Sciences; Business; Ecology & Botany I-II; Health & General Sciences; Ireland; Language & Literature; Music. (Updated irregularly)
Madagascar
Madagascar (Physiography) 2003Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at AustinLink |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | MadagascarOpen Access Database
- Country Review | MadagascarRestricted Access Database
Films
- Angano... angano... : nouvelles de Madagascar by Marie-Clémence & Cesar PaesCall Number: Online AccessPublication Date: 2007Docuseek2
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Malawi
Malawi (Political) 1985Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | MalawiOpen Access Database
- Country Review | MalawiRestricted Access Database
Print Works
- Malilime : Malawian journal of linguisticsCall Number: PL8000 M255Publication Date: 1999 and Online AccessMemorial Library
Stacks Regular Size Shelving
Limited Search also available on HathiTrust - Malawi Journal of Social ScienceCall Number: H62.5 A34 M25Publication Date: 1993-1994Memorial Library
Stacks Regular Size Shelving
Commemorative Fabrics
Silver Jubilee of Independence
Cloth Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Malawi Independence
Collection: Commemorative Fabrics from Africa
University of Wisconsin Libraries - Link
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Mali
Mali (Political) 1994Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | MaliOpen Access Database
- Country Review | MaliRestricted Access Database
Films
- Taafe Fanga (Skirt Power) by Adama DraboCall Number: AF2.072.023 and Online AccessPublication Date: 1997LSS Media Collection
Kanopy - La genèse = Genesis by Cheick Oumar SissokoCall Number: PN1997 G4637 2003Publication Date: 1999Verona Shelving Facility
- Yeelen = Brightness by Souleymane CisséCall Number: AF2.072.005Publication Date: 1987LSS Media Collection
Commemorative Fabrics
8ème Biennale Artistique et Culturelle8th Artistic and Cultural BiennialCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries- Link |
Air MaliAir MaliCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
10ème Anniversaire de l'UDPM10th Anniversary of the UDPMCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
5e Congrès Ordinaire de l'UNFM5th Ordinary Congress of UNFMCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
CNDNCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
March Revolution martyrsMemorial to the martyrs of the 1991 March Revolution in MaliCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
S.C.A. MaliCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Tabital PulaakuCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
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Mauritania
Mauritania (Political) 1995Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | MauritaniaOpen Access Database
- Country Review | MauritaniaRestricted Access Database
Films
- Heremakono : en attendant le bonheur by Abderrahmane SissakoCall Number: PN1997.2 H469 2007Publication Date: 2007Memorial Library
This hypnotic tone poem confirms Sissako's talent for capturing the essence of a place through evocative imagery, Tatiesque comedy, and close observation of everyday life. Abdallah returns to his homeland, a seaside town of Nouadhibou in Mauritania, for an indeterminate amount of time. Now a stranger to his own community and language, the young man tries to absorb as much local color (literally and figuratively) before embarking for Europe.
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Mauritius
Mauritias (Political) 1990Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | MauritiusOpen Access Resource
- Country Review | MauritiusRestricted Access Database
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Morocco
Morocco (Shaded Relief) 1979Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | MoroccoOpen Access Resource
- Country Review | MoroccoRestricted Access Database
Films
- Where are you going Moshe? = Finemachiyamoché by Hassan BenjallounCall Number: AR2.058Publication Date: 2007LSS Media Collection
- Bab al-Sama Maftuḥ = A door to the sky by Zakiyah TahriCall Number: AR2.017Publication Date: 1989LSS Media Collection
- Camera/woman by Karima ZoubirCall Number: PN1997.2 C3647 2012Publication Date: 2012Verona Shelving Facility
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Mozambique
Mozambique (Political) 1995Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | MozambiqueOpen Access Resource
- Country Review | MozambiqueRestricted Access Database
Films
- A costa dos murmúrios = the murmuring coast by Margarida CardosoCall Number: PN1997.2 C678 2005Publication Date: 2005Memorial Library
- Preto e branco by José Carlos de OliveiraCall Number: PN1997.2 P748 2003Publication Date: 2003Verona Shelving Facility
- A tempestade da terra by Fernando d'Almeida e SilvaCall Number: PN1997 T387 2005Publication Date: 1998Verona Shelving Facility
Commemorative Fabrics
Maria Mutola: Orgulho nacionalMaria Mutola: National PrideCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
XXIeme Coupe d'Afrique des Nations (CAN)Fabric commemorating the 21st African Cup of NationsCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Maria Mutola, os seus filhos precisam de si
Commemorative cloth of Olympic runner Maria Mutola and her AIDS prevention campaign
Collection: Commemorative Fabrics from Africa
University of Wisconsin Libraries - Link
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Namibia
Namibia (Political) 1990Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | NamibiaOpen Access Database
- Country Review | NamibiaRestricted Access Database
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Niger
Niger (Political) 2000Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | NigerOpen Access Database
- Country Review | NigerRestricted Access Database
Films
- Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai = Rain the color blue with a little red in it by Christopher KirkleyCall Number: ID2.217Publication Date: 2015LSS Media Collection
Commemorative Fabrics
6e Festival National de la JeunesseFabric for the 6th annual National Youth FestivalCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
7eme Festival National de la JeunesseNiger's 7th Annual Youth FestivalCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
12ème Championnat national de Lutte traditionnelleFabric commemorating the National Traditional Wrestling
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1982 Journée Mondiale de l'AlimentationFabric commemorating World Food Day in 1982Collection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
8eme Festival de la Jeunesse8th Annual Youth FestivalCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
9ème Festival de la JeunesseCommemorating the 9th annual Festival of the YouthCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Ali Saibou, President du MNSDCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Amicale des Femmes de BanifandouBanifandou Women's AssociationCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Association des Femmes du Niger 3ème CongrèsFabric to commemorate the 3rd Congress of the
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Championnat de Lutte TraditionnelleFabric commemorating the Traditional Wrestling
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Nigeria
Nigera (Political) 1993Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | NigeriaOpen Access Database
- Country Review | NigeriaRestricted Access Database
Print Works
- Essays in history : the journal of the Historical Society, University of Lagos, NigeriaCall Number: DT515 A2 E8 and Online AccessPublication Date: 1982-1990Memorial Library
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Limited search also available on Hathitrust
Films
- The swamp dwellers by Wole SoyinkaCall Number: PR9387.9.S6 S9 1990Publication Date: 1973College Library
- Thunderbolt by Tunde KelaniCall Number: PN1997 T517 2007Publication Date: 2000Verona Shelving Facility
Commemorative Fabrics
Education WeekThis fabric commemorates Nigeria's Education WeekCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Longlive Nigerian IndependenceCloth commemorating Nigerian independenceCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Map of Nigeria
Collection: Commemorative Fabrics from Africa
University of Wisconsin Libraries - Link
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Rwanda
Rwanda (Political) 1996Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | RwandaOpen Access Database
- Country Review | RwandaRestricted Access Database
Films
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Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe (Political) 1991Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | Sao Tome and PrincipeOpen Access Database
- Country Review | Sao Tome and PrincipeRestricted Access Database
Senegal
Senegal (Political) 1989Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | SenegalOpen Access Database
- Country Review | SenegalRestricted Access Database
Films
- Borom sarret by Ousmane SembeneCall Number: CB 125 MAD 1V/by call numberPublication Date: 1963Wisconsin Historical Society Archives
- Faat Kine by Ousmane SembeneCall Number: AF2.072.036 and Online AccessPublication Date: 1999LSS Media Collection
Kanopy - Touki Bouki by Djibril Diop MambétyCall Number: AF2.072.007Publication Date: 1973LSS Media Collection
- Ainsi meurent les anges = And so angels die by Moussa Sene AbsaCall Number: PN1997.2 A39 2001Publication Date: 2001Verona Shelving Facility
- Tales of Ordinary People: Le franc, La petite vendeuse de soleil by Djibril Diop MambetyCall Number: PN1997 T296 2007Publication Date: 2007Verona Shelving Facility
- Le prix du pardon : Ndeysaan = the price of forgiveness by Mansour Sora WadeCall Number: PN1997.2 P76 2002Publication Date: 2002Verona Shelving Facility
Commemorative Fabrics
Abdou DioufCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Journées Nationales de Réflexion sur la Science et la TechniqueNational Science and Technical WeekCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Monsieur et Madame Abdou DioufMr. and Mrs. Abdou DioufCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Mundial de Futebol 2010Fabric Commemorating the 2010 FIFA World Cup
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Sa Sainteté Le Pape Jean Paul IIHis Holiness Pope Jean Paul IICollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Senegal-France PartnershipCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Senegambia ConfederationFabric commemorating a partnership between
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SénégambieSenegambia ConfederationCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Sotiba 1989 Calendar
Collection: Commemorative Fabrics from Africa
University of Wisconsin Libraries - Link
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Seychelles
Seychelles (Shaded Relief) 1977Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | SeychellesOpen Access Database
- Country Review | SeychellesRestricted Access Database
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Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone (Political) 2005Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | Sierra LeoneOpen Access Database
- Country Review | Sierra LeoneRestricted Access Database
Print Works
- The Journal of the Historical Society of Sierra Leone by Historical Society of Sierra LeoneCall Number: AP H6766 S573Publication Date: 1977-1980Memorial Library
Journals
Limited search also available on HathiTrust
Films
- Ezra by Newton AduakaCall Number: PN1997.2 E97 2007Publication Date: 2007Verona Shelving Facility
Tells the story of Ezra, a young boy kidnapped and forced to become a soldier with a rebel faction in the Sierra Leone Civil War. Ten years later, he is brought before a truth and reconciliation commission and made to revisit and understand his crimes so as to begin the process of psychological healing.
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Somalia
Somalia (Political) 2002Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | SomaliaOpen Access Database
- Country Review | SomaliaRestricted Access Database
Print Works
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South Africa
South Africa (Political) 2005Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | South AfricaOpen Access Database
- Country Review | South AfricaRestricted Access Database
Films
- Homecoming by Norman MaakeCall Number: PN1997.2 H66 2008Publication Date: 2005Verona Shelving Facility
- Yizo Yizo by Angus Gibson & Teboho MahlatsiCall Number: AF2.072.068Publication Date: 2001LSS Media Collection
- Hopeville by John TrengoveCall Number: PN1997.2 H6675 2010Publication Date: 2010Verona Shelving Facility
- A walk in the night by Mickey Madoda DubeCall Number: AF2.072.033Publication Date: 1999LSS Media Collection
Commemorative Fabrics
ANC Cloth -- Nelson Mandela PresidencyCloth for Nelson Mandela and the African National CongressCollection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
Mon âme exalte le SeigneurReligious cloth made for the visit of Pope John Paul II
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Mundial de Futebol 2010Fabric Commemorating the 2010 FIFA World Cup
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South African football fan / South African soccer fanPromoting World Cup in South Africa in 2010Collection: Commemorative Fabrics from AfricaUniversity of Wisconsin Libraries - Link |
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South Sudan
South Sudan (Small Map) 2016Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | South SudanOpen Access Database
- Country Review | South SudanRestricted Access Database
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Sudan
Sudan (Political) 2007Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | SudanOpen Access Database
- Country Review | SudanRestricted Access Database
Films
- תחיה ותהיה = Tiḥyeh ṿe-tihyeh by Radu MihaileanuCall Number: PN1997.2 V26 2005Publication Date: 2005College Library
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Tanzania
Tanzania (Political) 2003Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | TanzaniaOpen Access Database
- Country Review | TanzaniaRestricted Access Database
Print Works
- TaamuliCall Number: AP T1116 A1 D213Publication Date: 1970-1992Memorial Library
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Commemorative Fabrics
Hongera Barack Obama -- blue
Congratulations, Barack Obama
Collection: Commemorative Fabrics from Africa
University of Wisconsin Libraries - Link
Mwaka
Cloth commemorating the life of Tanzania president Julius Nyerere
Collection: Commemorative Fabrics from Africa
University of Wisconsin Libraries - Link
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Togo
Togo (Political) 2007Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | TogoOpen Access Database
- Country Review | TogoOpen Access Database
Print Works
Commemorative Fabrics
XXIème Coupe d'Afrique des Nations (CAN)
Fabric commemorating the 21st African Cup of Nations
Collection: Commemorative Fabrics from Africa
University of Wisconsin Libraries - Link
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Tunisia
Tunisia (Political) 1990Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | TunisiaOpen Access Database
- Country Review | TunisiaRestricted Access Database
Films
- A summer in La Goulette = Ḥalq al-Wadī = Un été à la Goulette by Férid BoughedirCall Number: PN1997 S8432 2007Publication Date: 1996College Library
- Le challat de Tunis by Kaouther Ben HaniaCall Number: AR2.066Publication Date: 2013LSS Media Collection
- Ṣamt al-quṣur = The silences of the palace = Les silences du palais by Moufida TlatliCall Number: FR2.059.163Publication Date: 1996LSS Media Collection
- Le chant des mariees = The wedding song by Karin AlbouCall Number: AR2.030Publication Date: 2008LSS Media Collection
Uganda
Uganda (Political) 2005Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | UgandaOpen Access Database
- Country Review | UgandaRestricted Access Database
Print Works
- Uganda clio by Adult Education Centre, KampalaCall Number: DT434 U2 A28Publication Date: 1971Memorial Library
Stacks Regular Size Shelving
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Zambia
Zambia (Political) 2001Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | ZambiaOpen Access Resource
- Country Review | ZambiaRestricted Access Database
Commemorative Fabrics
XXIème Coupe d'Afrique des Nations (CAN)
Fabric commemorating the 21st African Cup of Nations
Collection: Commemorative Fabrics from Africa
University of Wisconsin Libraries - Link
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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe (Political) 2002Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionUniversity of Texas at Austin - Link |
Online Resources and Databases
- Literary Map of Africa | ZimbabweOpen Access Database
- Country Review | ZimbabweRestricted Access Database
Print Works
- Zimbabwean prehistory : journal of the Prehistory Society of ZimbabweCall Number: AP Z72 P924Publication Date: 1983-1999Memorial Library
Journals
Films
- Everyone's child by Tsitsi DangarembgaCall Number: AF2.072.025Publication Date: 1996LSS Media Collection
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