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The author had regular contacts with Dian Fossey up until the brutal murder of the famous American primatologist. While acknowledging the outstanding contribution of the extraordinary woman to the conservation of the mountain gorilla in the Virunga, he reveals other, less known aspects of her strong personality. Bernard De WETTER gives never-published – and surprising – information about events that took place short before and after the murder of the famous American, and which put the facts within a different context. He gives us his personal – and rather unexpected – view of the tragic event…Bernard De WETTER was indeed in charge of anti-poaching operations in world-famous Volcanoes National Park during several years from 1984. From 2009 to 2011, he lived again in the Volcanoes area of Rwanda, this time as the manager of a high-end mountain lodge.In a live and pleasant style, the author shares with us his encounters with mountain gorillas and other wildlife in the Virunga forest. He invites us into the "new" Rwanda he discovered upon his return, at a time when the aftermath of the civil war and genocide were still present in all memories. He takes us with him during his long patrols across the national park, in order to make us discover all aspects of the fight against poachers as it was taking place in the 1980’s…A book not to be missed by all those who are interested in mountain gorillas!Contents- Notes- The Author- Luxury and Restraint- A New Rwanda?- Elephants, Buffaloes and Others- Patrols- Rangers and Poachers- First Encounter- The "Forest of Hope"- Akagera: a sacrificed Jewel- Nyungwe: a safeguarded Treasure- Gorillas and People- “P.P.” & Intelligence Service- Nyiramacibili kufa!- The Birth of a Myth- An Accident looking like a Murder- The End of an Era- EpilogueThe AuthorA long-time nature conservation professional in various areas of the world, Bernard De Wetter worked in several countries of Central and East Africa (among others in Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and Kenya), and widely travelled around Africa within the framework of numerous missions. He was in charge of anti-poaching operations in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park for the Mountain Gorilla Project during the second half of the 1980’s. He later specialized in nature- and wildlife-related tourism, and developed several activities and structures of sustainable and respectful tourism aimed at benefitting directly the conservation of wildlife species and/or wild places.He went back to Rwanda in 2009 to act as manager at one of the most prestigious wildlife lodges in Africa (Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge) located at the edge of renowned Volcanoes National Park. While currently living part of the year in Africa, he continues to develop ecotourism projects in other parts of the world.Bernard De Wetter is also the author of many books related to nature conservation, wildlife and/or travel. He was awarded in 2010 the prestigious First Prize by the French Academy (Académie française) in the category “Animals & Nature” for his book devoted to the comeback of the Eurasian Lynx in Western Europe.

Two children, Chipo and Dambudzo set out in search of a big stone bird at Great Zimbabwe after Sekuru tells them the story of how this bird guided their ancestors to a hill. All the mysteries of the ancient ruins come alive as the children slip away from their duties to climb the hill in search of the bird. The story is set in the 'Great Zimbabwe' of 700 years ago. Great Zimbabwe was built by Shona-speaking people who lived there and was where the most powerful rulers of the south-eastern interior of Africa lived. It was an organised and prosperous state. The story and illustrations are the author's impressions of how life in Great Zimbabwe might have been when it was full of huts, footpaths, cooking fires, people laughing and chatting and cock-crowing.

Gizo-Gizo! was awarded Best Book for young people in the 25th Children's Africana Book Awards. In Hausa culture, you always begin telling a story in the same way: The storyteller says, “Ga ta nan ga ta nanku!” “I am about to begin!” And the children respond, “Tazo Mujita!” “We are all ears!” Using story as the primary learning, teaching and engagement tool, the Zongo Story Project strives to elevate proficiencies in oral, written, and visual forms of literacy; promote the knowledge building of local history, local culture and local contemporary concerns; and lay the crucial foundation for the acquisition of vital twenty-first century critical thinking skills. The conceptual framework for this project originated out of a larger, community-based initiative called the Zongo Water Project, whose mission is to use water as a way to improve the quality of life for the Zongo. Working closely with local teachers, Emily Williamson carried out a series of educational workshops at the Hassaniyya Quranic School in the summers of 2012, 2013, and 2014 to teach students about local water and environmental concerns. Employing the story as the foundational element, Emily engaged students in dialogue, shared readings, performances, writing exercises, and visual art, culminating in community drama performances and original folktales. The illustrations and text of this book grew directly out of the work produced in these workshops.

International Migration within, to and from Africa in a Globalised World adresses the main issues concerning international migration from an African perspective. This timely book encompasses migration as a global phenomenon and considers African migration in all of its dimensions: within, from and to Africa. The book also adresses the very important 21st century political issue of migration management in regional perspectives and considers the crucial issue of the brain drain along with the role of the diaspora and remittances. Professor Aderanti ADEPOJU spent several years researching issues of migration - internal and international migration - in Africa while at the Universities of Ife and Lagos in Nigeria and while working for the ILO, UN and UNFPA. He is currently Chief Executive, Human Resources Development Centre, Lagos, Nigeria and Co-ordinator of the Network of Migration Research on Africa.

Sosu's Call, won the 1999 UNESCO 1st prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance. It is listed as one of the top twelve titles of Africa's 100 Best Books; and has been named an Honor Book for Young Children by the African Studies Association's Children's Africana Book Committee, as a contribution to accurate and balanced material on Africa for children. Beautifully illustrated on artpaper, the story tells of Sosu, a young disabled boy who cannot walk. Sosu misses going to school and all the activities of the other children. His village is on a lagoon, and one day when everyone is away fishing, working in the fields or at school, he raises the alarm with his drumming, and saves the village from total destruction by the sea. His heroism is rewarded when a wheelchair is donated and at last he can go to school.

Sosu's Call is the story of a cripple boy, his dog, and his incredible spirit! "Something had to be done. And fast what could he do? The only other people in the village at this time were those who were too old and frail to do anything. There were many like that in the village. Often, they were left with the very young children. They could all be trapped and drowned if the sea continued to rise.." This book has won many prizes and awards including:-1999 UNESCO 1st Prize for Children's Literature in the Service of Tolerance-Listed among the top twelve of Africa's 100 best Books of the 20th Century-Listed 2001 IBBY Outstanding Book for Young People with Disabilities-Honor book award, African Studies Association/Library of Congress Worldreader proudly presents this ebook in a new series of children's and young adult books from Sub-Saharan Africa. Worldreader is a non-profit

The Magic Goat won the 1999 Toyota/Children's Literature Foundation Best Picture Story Book Illustrator's Award. Beautifully produced and illustrated the story tells of a time long ago when there were two great kingdoms in the world: the mighty Animal Kingdom and the Kingdom of People. But Goat and Sheep find in their search for salt, that not all the animals in their kingdom are friendly and well-intentioned. Worldreader proudly presents this ebook in a new series of children's and young adult books from Sub-Saharan Africa. Worldreader is a non-profit organization committed to delivering digital books to children and families in the developing world using e-book technology. By purchasing this book you directly contribute to this effort by helping fund school literacy programs, and promote the writing and publication of great books from local authors everywhere.

Kwajo's father makes traditional small figures. One day, he makes him a little brass drummer who comes alive and transforms Kwajo into a land of proverbs and riddles. It is a land where the figures represent money, and the people are citizens in a powerful kingdom. Kwajo is tempted by riches but must first decode a series of riddles and symbols. He falls at the last test, but nonetheless learns an important lesson. Worldreader proudly presents this ebook in a new series of children's and young adult books from Sub-Saharan Africa. Worldreader is a non-profit organization committed to delivering digital books to children and families in the developing world using e-book technology. By purchasing this book you directly contribute to this effort by helping fund school literacy programs, and promote the writing and publication of great books from local authors everywhere.

The story and illustrations of this book grew out of a series of educational workshops directed by Emily Williamson with students of the Hassaniyya Quranic School in Cape Coast, Ghana. These workshops were part of the larger initiative called The Zongo Water Project whose mission is to use water as a way to improve the quality of life for the Zongo Community in Cape Coast, Ghana.

Tawia lives in a fishing village near Accra. He longs to go to sea with the men, but they tell him he is too young. Undaunted and headstrong Tawia builds his own coconut canoe and sets it out to sea. Worldreader proudly presents this ebook in a new series of children's and young adult books from Sub-Saharan Africa. Worldreader is a non-profit organization committed to delivering digital books to children and families in the developing world using e-book technology. By purchasing this book you directly contribute to this effort by helping fund school literacy programs, and promote the writing and publication of great books from local authors everywhere.