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		Two of the 50 states, Alaska (A state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union) and Hawaii (A state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands), are not contiguous with any of the other states.
		The United States was founded under a tradition of government based on the consent of the governed under the representative democracy (additional info and facts about representative democracy) model.
		The largest single religious denomination in the United States is the Roman Catholic Church (The Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy), followed by Baptist (Follower of Baptistic doctrines), Methodist (A follower of Wesleyanism as practiced by the Methodist Church) and Lutheran (Follower of Lutheranism) churches.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/u/un/united_states.htm (3617 words)

	Would a United States of Africa work?, by Mwayila Tshiyembe
		The state is responsible for general legislation, and the national or ethnic area for specific legislation on land-ownership, inheritance, registration of births and deaths and so on.
		The post-colonial state has thus retained absolute sovereignty, and peoples have been deprived of their own means of subsistence: the Ogoni people of the Niger Delta, for instance, Nigeria’s oil-producing region, or the Dioula people of Casamance who are rebelling against the Senegalese state.
		Citizens, nations and the state must be placed at the heart of the complex, by transforming economic, social and cultural rights into human rights and citizens’ rights, rights of nations and of the state.
	mondediplo.com /2000/09/12africa (3197 words)

	South Africa - Relations with the United States
		All United States administrations during the 1970s and the 1980s condemned apartheid, but they were generally opposed to broad economic sanctions, often arguing that the most severe impacts of such sanctions would be felt by the same segment of the population that was most disadvantaged by apartheid.
		The United States had imposed an arms embargo on Pretoria in 1964 and had joined the international consensus in refusing to recognize the "independence" of four of South Africa's fl homelands between 1976 and 1984.
		United States officials refused to intervene in the judicial process, however, and the case was finally settled without public clamor in 1996.
	countrystudies.us /south-africa/84.htm (1143 words)

	United States of Africa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The United States of Africa is the idea of creating unity among the different nations on the African continent.
		The idea, which is similar to the United States of Europe came from Libyan leader Muammar al-Qaddafi.
		Much like the USE it is one of a myriad of ideas that has tried to coax and advance the notion of African unity, a notion that may still be trying to take hold.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_of_Africa (155 words)

	United States - South Africa relations: a partnership of mutual benefit by James A. Joseph
		Blacks in the United States, on the other hand, constituted a sizable minority, but they were the victims of a pigmentology which self-consciously reinforced the privileges of the white majority.
		The United States' efforts to end minority rule in Southern Africa has involved active support for the majority populations in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa, the involvement in peace settlements in Mozambique and Angola and the support of transitions to democracy in Malawi and Zambia.
		We believe that Africa is on the verge of a major breakthrough as democracy, commerce and trade spread throughout the continent, but while Southern Africa is poised to realize its potential, the future of the region is also dependent upon our ability to jointly address the problems that plague the rest of the continent.
	usembassy.state.gov /pretoria/wwwhjj1.html (2147 words)

	Working toward a United States of Africa
		A record 43 heads of state answered the call of Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi for the urgent Sept. 8-9 sessions to discuss the pace at which Africa is moving in the face of such global challenges.
		Africa for a long time has been underestimated because we have not been united," Liberian President Charles Taylor told The Final Call shortly after the meeting as the heads of state hurried to their cars after long hours of debate and discussions.
		While Africa is still a continent in crisis, all agreed that the mandate of the original OAU Charter—fighting colonialism—has been achieved.
	www.finalcall.com /international/1999/oau9-21-99.htm (1219 words)

	United States-South Africa Joint Statement on Climate Change
		An intensive bilateral meeting was held in South Africa 28-29 July 2003 between senior representatives of the United States and South African Governments to explore bilateral cooperation in the field of global climate change.
		The U.S. and South Africa agreed to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in the area of climate change and to explore the potential for several joint projects in the spirit of cooperation and partnership under the UNFCCC.
		In this context, South Africa and the U.S. announced their intention to engage and enhance collaborative projects in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon sequestration, clean energy technology, impact assessment and adaptation options, carbon cycle monitoring, and economic modeling.
	www.state.gov /g/oes/rls/or/22912.htm (486 words)

	United States of Africa: A United Africa in the Offing
		Colonel Mouammar Gaddafi of Libya, one of the staunch supporters of an African Union, had proposed the formation of a "United States of Africa" during a summit of African heads of state at a summit in Libya in 1999.
		His words echoed the sentiment of several economically backward African countries that are wanting to uplift their economies to face the challenges of globalisation and seek a stronger voice in international affairs.
		Africa's salvation in an ever changing world lies in its unity, he stressed, warning Africans against a possible return of colonialism in other forms, if the continent remains divided and exposed to conflicts fomented by its enemies.
	www.africa-business.com /features/usa.html (695 words)

	Monthly Review: The United States and South Africa
		The difference was that by September 1985 South Africa had entered a state of virtual civil war: the army was fighting pitched battles with the residents of the shattered fl townships, the economy was on the verge of collapse, and South Africa's creditors were beginning to ask serious questions about the country's long-term stability.
		The United States viewed these dramatic events as a serious threat to its interests in the region and responded with a joint CIA and South African invasion of Angola in an attempt to reverse the outcome there.
		Angola was particularly susceptible because the United States had been involved in Angolan politics since 1961, when it began covert funding for Holden Roberto's FNLA; and with the collapse of the Portuguese-sponsored "coalition government" the United States moved to protect the considerable U.S. investment in Angola's offshore oilfields.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1132/is_v37/ai_4188939 (1311 words)

	Toward Economic Justice in Africa: A Conference
		Africa has a wealth of natural resources, but lacks the technological know- how and the financial means to develop them.
		The United States needs to develop a new policy toward Africa that is mutually beneficial to both American and African interests.
		According to Sheila Sisulu, South Africa's ambassador to the United States, the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act is a classic example of how the United States puts into place economic policies that affect Africa without consulting Africans.
	gbgm-umc.org /mission/news/africadebt.html (886 words)

	Gadhafi Calls for 'United States of Africa' [Free Republic]
		With Africa riven by rivalries, members were unlikely to give up any of their sovereignty.
		Heads of state represented at least half of the 53 OAU member states at the summit.
		The scary part for the real USA is that it is pushed for most vociferously by Muslim nations in Africa.
	www.freerepublic.com /forum/a3a9ef2b22b94.htm (850 words)

	U.S. of Africa
		Lest we forget, it was only 1,000 years ago that the Arabs made it to the continent of Africa, and upon their arrival they enslaved us and indoctrinated various portions of the continent with Islamic fundamentals.
		Rest assured, I am for a united Africa as proposed by His Majesty, Emperor Haile Sellasie I. In this vein, it is required that we, Africans, make that initiative and decide our future, then implement a constitution that will serve the interests of Africa and her children.
		Africa doesn't need any more saviors, instead we need to rid ourselves of the differences that have been imposed on us to insure our division, by booth European and Arabian colonialist alike.
	www.info-ghana.com /u.s._of_africa.htm (686 words)

	The Ballad of The United States of Africa : IMC-SA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The position and purpose of the USA for USAfrica coalition is to lobby for Mr.
		Kofi Annan to be elected as the first President of a United States of Africa - ratified by the vote of all Africans in Africa's first continental election and action as a United Africa by the end Mr.
		The USA for US Africa is a historic and global organization that is working to consolidate Africa into a unified political, social, and economic entity, by, among other things, promoting high standards within the governance structures of the United African Union, compliance monitoring, and engaging the broad masses of Africans in the process of integration.
	southafrica.indymedia.org /mail.php?id=4376 (1199 words)

	UNITED STATES - SOUTH AFRICA
		In both the United States and South Africa, for example, the tradition of citizen action through what is now called civil society is deep and enduring.
		Despite our emphasis in the United States on ensuring that government meets its proper social responsibilities, virtually all of the major American movements, whether civil rights, women, consumer, environmental or conservative, have had their genesis in the third sector.
		In the United States, we talk about a "sector" of nonprofit organizations, yet, some question whether it is useful to consider small neighborhood organizations, large endowed foundations, tiny soup kitchens, massive hospital complexes, small day-care centers and elite universities as part of a single coherent sector.
	usembassy.state.gov /pretoria/wwwhjj17.html (2249 words)

	Double Dare Press - THE UNITED STATES SCREWS AFRICA IN SMALL ARMS PLAN
		The United States stood alone in its demands to eliminate a section that called for governments to limit weapon sales and restrict civilian gun ownership.
		The other issue that the United States vowed to reject was any measure that would forbid governments from supplying munitions to 'non-state actors,' such as rebel groups.
		That would limit the United States ability to fund guerilla wars and we all know that is a ridiculous expectation.
	www.doubledarepress.com /2001/08/editoral/africa-small-arms-plan.shtml (304 words)

	Cohen \| The United States and Africa: Non-Vital Interests Also Require Attention
		Today, Africa’s rapidly growing capacity to lower our crude oil dependency on the Middle East, its potential for terrorist penetration, and its geographic back door on the Persian Gulf have given US policy makers reasons to take another one of its periodic new looks at the continent as a growing national security challenge.
		In the absence of Belgium, the United States had to assume a pro-consular role in the Congo.
		The one substantial Muslim population in Africa that was emitting danger signals at the end of 2002 was in northern Nigeria.
	www.unc.edu /depts/diplomat/archives_roll/2003_07-09/cohen_africa/cohen_africa.html (3173 words)

	allAfrica.com: United States, Canada and Africa
		Globally the United States might be spending more money than ever before on HIV/AIDS, but their prevention policies are having a disastrous effect on existing efforts, activists warned at the International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Africa (ICASA), held in Abuja, Nigeria.
		Nigeria and the United States of America have unveiled strategies aimed at securing oil supplies in the Gulf of Guinea, as well as a multi-facet approach towards solving the unrelenting security problems and the issue of poverty in the Niger Delta.
		Africa has increasing strategic significance for the United States, an importance often overshadowed by a focus on humanitarian concerns, according to a report by a Task Force sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations.
	allafrica.com /usafrica (1168 words)

	United States, South Africa Cooperating on FMD Vaccines / March 12, 2002 / News from the USDA Agricultural Research ...
		Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in South Africa have undertaken a two-year cooperative study to produce new vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
		The Plum Island center is the only place in the United States where FMD can be studied.
		According to Mason, it is important to work with other countries to find vaccines for FMD even though the disease has not appeared in the United States in more than 70 years.
	www.ars.usda.gov /is/pr/2002/020312.htm (348 words)

	The Wood Bros. 2006 Music Web
		While we understand the beginning of the USA for USAfrica may have an unusual genesis, the heart felt reasons behind the movement are unmistakable, and the need for a United States of Africa, is Undeniable.
		A United States of Africa with the largest usable coastline in the world could one day be the country that enriches all of Mankind, feeds the world, heals the world, teaches the world and balances the world.
		Indeed, a United Africa could be a leading nation, economic power, and land of opportunity for all citizens of the National Continent, free to travel their vast United New Nation of opportunity for all.
	www.geocities.com /thewoodbrosmusic (1961 words)

	A United States of Africa
		United States of Africa is not gone into here, but only hinted at here.
		failure of the post-colonial state is the cause of the marginalisation and
		multinational state and dual citizenship in a confederal multinational
	www.peace.ca /africaunitedstates.htm (2437 words)

	Africa Today: The United States and Africa: shifting geopolitics in an "Age of Terror".@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The United States and Africa: shifting geopolitics in an "Age of Terror".
		Africa is a region of renewed interest for American foreign-policy elites, both in and out of government.
		The purpose of this paper is twofold: to explore American foreign-policy elites' assessments of Africa before and after 11 September 2001, and to analyze how these assessments have been translated into American foreign policy toward Africa.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:137755499&refid=ip_almanac_hf (229 words)

	RaceandHistory.com The United States of Africa!
		But today, the United States of Africa is still a burning issue that is been raised within the context of reparations and repatriation.
		This paradigm of the United States of Africa must begin with a rigorous overhaul of our motherland in order to form a solid distinctive cultural foundation.
		It would prevent Africa as a continent, and individual African countries from falling prey to various forms of economic stagnation.
	www.raceandhistory.com /selfnews/viewnews.cgi?newsid992566695,61409,.shtml (312 words)

	Embassy of France in the United States - France/Africa relations
		We supported Morocco at the last Security Council meeting during the drafting and eventual adoption of UNSCR 1495, and for me one element of that resolution is absolutely essential: no solution may be adopted against the will of any of the parties.
		On that basis, I think the negotiations should continue, in a spirit of openness, understanding and particularly of cooperation, with the special envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr Baker.
		I note however that Morocco has a policy of fighting terrorism which is a policy adopted by just about all countries of the world, and that Morocco is playing her part in this field in a wholly responsible and effective way./.
	www.info-france-usa.org /news/statmnts/2003/chirac_maroc100903.asp (787 words)

	A United States of Africa?
		Eyadema then broached the topic of Africa's debt burden, which he said had grown from $116 billion in 1990 to $320 billion in 1998, accounting for some 270 percent of annual revenues across the continent.
		Although different issues were addressed, it was Qaddafi's proposal of a "United States of Africa" and the Libyan leader's flamboyant political style that provided the summit's highlight.
		Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika said "realism" was necessary for Africa to develop an EU-style organization, while Kofi Annan emphasized that it had taken decades to establish the EU, and that Africa should consider setting up an "oil and diamond community" as a first step to economic unification.
	archive.blackvoices.com /articles/daily/index_20000808.asp (1483 words)

	Human Rights Watch: United States:
		The United States is holding at least twenty-six persons as “ghost detainees” at undisclosed locations outside of the United States, Human Rights Watch said today, as it released a list naming some of the detainees.
		On Friday, December 2, the United States will conduct the 1000th execution since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976.
		The United States Leadership against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 requires that NGOs adopt agency-wide policies opposing prostitution as a condition of receiving U.S. anti-AIDS funds.
	www.hrw.org /doc?t=usa (981 words)

	MacAddict Forums / United States worse than Africa when it comes to Human Rights. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		United States worse than Africa when it comes to Human Rights.
		The 308-page report accused the United States of shirking its responsibility to set the bar for human rights protections and said Washington has instead created a new lexicon for abuse and torture.
		When that government seeks to inch back regulations on terror and free trials, it makes a very large wave in the pond, even if the move isnt nearly as frantic as some of the tiny minnows thrashing about- because for all their thrashing their effects arent as felt.
	www.macaddict.com /forums/post/907998 (2751 words)

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