1. III. Central Africa

2. A. Sudan Largest country in area in all of Africa
North and South Sudanese people have fought in a bloody civil war since gaining their independence in 1956
Northern Muslims have killed thousands of Southern non-Muslims over the past 10 years

3. One of the poorest countries in the world
Millions of Sudanese have fled the country looking for a better life
Peace agreement signed in Sudan March 2010
January 2011 – The people of southern Sudan vote to split Sudan into two countries

8. Voices from Darfur

9. B. Nigeria
Nigeria – Africa’s most populated country today south of the Sahara – 155 million people
1/6th of Africa’s population lives in Nigeria
Home to over 250 ethnic groups
Makes unity among Nigerians hard

10. Yoruba Mask

11. C. Great African Hope
Not long ago Nigeria was considered the hope for Africa’s future
Oil – Was discovered in eastern Nigeria in the 1960s
Today Nigeria is the 5th largest oil producer in OPEC

12. 1995 Nigerian Election

13. D. Nigeria’s Economy 1983 – The price of oil was drastically reduced
Resulted in a major depression
Entire Nigerian economy depends on the world’s oil markets

14. E. Military Leadership
Nigerian government was overthrown by the military in 1983
Military leader refused to accept any forms of democracy
1995 – Military leaders did not allow democratic elections and executed their opposition

15. F. Nigeria Today 1999 – Nigeria once again held democratic elections
April 2006 – Military leaders once again attempted to overthrow the government
Major reason for a rise in world gas prices at the time

16. Nigeria’s President 2002