AFRICA

July  2001
Compiled by Joan T. Phillips, Bibliographer
Air University Library
Maxwell AFB, AL

Algeria
Angola

Internet Resources

Inclusion of a link to a web site does not imply endorsement by the Air University Library or the United States Air Force.  All sites last accessed 25 November 2001.

Algeria.
Available online at: http://www.algeria.com
Includes news from Algeria.

Africa Contemporary Record, edited by Colin Legum. New York, Africana Publishing, 2000. 1 vol.
Review of the affairs in each country. See table of contents for pages.
Book call no.: 960 A2584 v.24 1992/94

Anderson, Ewan W. Global Geopoltical Flashpoints: An Atlas of Conflict. London, Stationery Office, 2000. 391 p.
Algeria, pp 14-17.
Book call no.: 327.101 A546g

Diplomacy in the Middle East: The International Relations of Regional and Outside Powers, edited by L. Carl Brown. New York, I.B. Tauris Publishers, 2001. 365 p. (Library of International Relations)
Algeria, pp 296-299.
Book call no.: 327.56 D596

Jane's Sentinel: Security Assessment: North Africa 2000. Alexandria, VA, Jane's Information Group, 2000. 679 p.
Has general information about each country and detailed information about each country's defense.
Book call no.: R 961 J33 2000 Aug-2001 Jan

Lesser, Ian O. NATO Looks South: New Challenges and New Strategies in the Mediterranean. Santa Monica, CA, Rand, 2000. 64 p. (Project Air Force)
Algeria, pp 11-13.
Book call no.: 355.03301822 L638n

Martinez, Luis. The Algerian Civil War 1990-1998. New York, Columbia University Press, 1998. 265 p. (CERI Series in Comparative Politics and International Studies)
Book call no.: 965.054 M385a

The Middle East and North Africa 2001. 47th ed. London, Europa Publications, 2001. 1279 p.
For most countries includes: physical and social geography, history, economy, statistical survey, directory and bibliography.
Book call no.: R 915.6 M627 47th ed 2001

The Middle East Military Balance 2000-2001, edited by Shai Feldman and Yiftah Shapir. Cambridge, MA, MIT Press, 2001. 425 p. (BCSIS Studies in International Security)
"Provides the most detailed data available in open literature regarding the composition of the region's military forces."
Book call no.: R 355.033056 M627 2000/2001

The Military Balance 2000-2001. London, Oxford University Press for the International Institute for Strategic Studies, 2000. 320 p.
Algeria, pp 135-136.
Book call no.: R 355 L847m 2000/2001

Naylor, Philip C. France and Algeria: A History of Decolonization and Transformation. Gainesville, FL, University Press of Florida, 2000. 457 p.
Book call no.: 565.04 N333f

Political Risk Yearbook 2001: Volume 2 Middle East & North Africa, edited by William D. Coplin and Michael K. O'Leary. East Syracuse, NY, PRS Group, 2001. 1 vol.
For each country includes information about political framework, economic framework, and forecasts.
Book call no.: R 956.05 P769 2001

The Statesman's Yearbook: the Politics, Cultures, and Economies of the World 2001, edited by Barry Turner. New York, St. Martin's Press, 2000. 1985 p.
For each country gives information such as history, territory and population, social statistics, constitution and government, recent elections, current administration, defense, international relations, economy, energy and natural resources, trade, communications, social institutions, culture, and diplomatic representatives.
Book call no.: R310 St2 137th ed 2001

United States. Dept. of State. World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers 1998. Washington, GPO, 2000. 208 p.
Book call no.: R 355 A734w 1998

Barrie, Larry A. Human Rights in North Africa. Fort Bragg, NC, 4th Psychological Operations Group, May 1999. 26 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 43151-243

Akpata-Ohohe, Bunmi. Algeria: Refugee Crisis. Africa Today: Voice of the Continent 7:8 July 2001.
Refugees from the Western Sahara are in urgent need of food.

Albright, David and Hinderstein, Corey. Algeria: Big Deal in the Desert? Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 57:45-52 May/June 2001.
Wonders about Algeria's nuclear industry.

Alexander, Christopher. Opportunities, Organizations, and Ideas: Islamists and Workers in Tunisia and Algeria. International Journal of Middle East Studies 32:465-490 November 2000.

Algeria. Military Technology 25:227-228 World Defence Almanac 2000-2001.
Force structure.

Algeria: "Christianity Is Life." Middle East Quarterly 8:94-95 Summer 2001.
"The Islamist campaign of violence in Algeria has turned some Muslims, especially Berbers, away from Islam and toward Christianity."

Algeria: One Musketeer. Africa Confidential 42:8 June 15, 2001.
Problems in Algeria.

Algeria: Parliament to Probe Berber Unrest. Africa Today: Voice of the Continent 7:10 June 2001.

Algeria: The Old-Timers. Africa Confidential 42:2-4 May 18, 2001.
"More than 40 people died when paramilitary police tackled demonstrators in the Kabyle region, further weakening President Bouteflika's claims of national reconciliation. As personal support for Boutef drops, he is growing more reliant on the political leaders of the 1980s."

Algerian Government Resigns. Washington Report on Middle East Affairs 19:40 October-November 2000.

The Berbers Rise. Economist 359:39 May 5, 2001.
Berbers riot in Algeria.

The Chagrin and the Belated Pity. Economist 359:57 May 12, 2001.
"A French general's memoirs are making France think harder about its past."

China-Algeria Communique. Beijing Review 43:4 October 30, 2000.

Dillman, Bradford. Facing the Market in North Africa. Middle East Journal 55:198-215 Spring 2001.
Examines economic reform programs in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.

Hafez, Mohammed M. Armed Islamist Movements and Political Violence in Algeria. Middle East Journal 54:572-591 Fall 2000.

IMF Gives Algiers Good Marks. MEED 44:21 September 15, 2000.

Lesser, Ian O. Policy Toward Algeria after a Decade of Isolation. Mediterranean Quarterly 12:8-21 Spring 2001.

McMichael, William H. Dangerous Port Calls under a Microscope. Navy Times 50:10 November 6, 2000.
Experience of U.S. sailors aboard the destroyer Arthur W. Radford while on port call in Algeria.

Media Ban Dashes Hopes for Morocco. Washington Report on Middle East Affairs 20:40 March 2001.

Opportunity Knocks (Algeria). World Oil 221:85-86 August 2000.
Explores the oil industry and Algeria.

Reutov, Aleksandr. Africa: Algeria Current Digest of the Post Soviet Press 53:23-24 May 2, 2001.
Relationship between Algeria and Russia.

Richards, Catherine. The Jury Is out. MEED 44:4-5 September 1, 2000.
Assesses the impact of King Mohammed VI of Morocco and President Bouteflika of Algeria.

Roberts, Hugh. Riots Without End. Middle East International No.651:16-18 June 1, 2001.

Saleh, Heba. Back into the Abyss? Middle East International No.641:14-15 January 12, 2001.
Wonders if Algeria is headed back into violence.

Saleh, Heba. Chadli Ends His Silence. Middle East International No.642:13-14 January 12, 2001.
Former president Chadli Bendjedid is speaking to the press.

Saleh, Heba. Changes at the Top. Middle East International No.633:16-17 September 15, 2000.
Government reshuffle.

Saleh, Heba. Crumbling Façade. Middle East International No.650:20-21 May 18, 2001.
Rioting and political problems.

Saleh, Heba. France and the Army. Middle East International No.645:16-17 March 9, 2001.
The military reacts to the book, The Dirty War, by Habib Souaidia.

Saleh, Heba. The Killings Go on. Middle East International No.635:20 October 13, 2000.

Saleh, Heba. Riots in Kabylia. Middle East International No.649:18-19 May 4, 2001.
Berbers and police clash in the region of Kabylia.

Saleh, Heba. Simmering Anger. Middle East International No.652:16-17 June 15, 2001.
Problems in the Kabylia region.

Saleh, Heba. Spotlight on France. Middle East International No.644:16-17 February 23, 2001.
Discusses the relationship between France and Algeria.

Seoudy, Doaa. Morocco and Algeria: Better, not Bitter, Friends. Washington Report on Middle East Affairs 20:95-96 March 2001.

Shuval, Tal. The Ottoman Algerian Elite and Its Ideology. International Journal of Middle East Studies 32:323-344 August 2000.

Sour Cherry. Economist 358:48 February 17, 2001.
President Bouteflika and army leaders are in a power dispute.

The Swelling Anger of Algerians. Economist 359:41-42 June 23, 2001.
Rioting in Algeria may lead to changes.

Testas, Abdelaziz. The Initiating and Magnifying Factors in Algeria's Civil Conflict. Civil Wars 4:121-141 Spring 2001.

Thinking the Unthinkable. Economist 357:58 November 11, 2000.
"Will the truth behind the appalling brutality of Algeria's long civil war ever be known?"

Yousef, Asma. Algerian Victim of Secret Evidence Dr. Anwar Haddam Embraces Freedom. Washington Report on Middle East Affairs 20:14 January - February   2001.

 Internet Resources

Inclusion of a link to a web site does not imply endorsement by the Air University Library or the United States Air Force.  All sites last accessed 25 November  2001.

Angola News.
Available online at: http://www.angolanews.com

Human Rights Watch. Angola Unravels: The Rise and Fall of the Lusaka Peace Process. October 1999.
Available online at: http://www.hrw.org/reports/1999/angola

Michigan State University. Center for International Business Education and Research. International Business Resources on the WWW (Africa).
Available online at: http://globaledge.msu.edu/ibrd/busresmain.asp?ResourceCategoryID=5

Republic of Angola.
Available online at: http://www.angola.org
News and information about Angola.

 Books

Please note: A call number beginning with "R" denotes a reference book.

Africa 2001, edited by Charles H. Cutter. 36th ed. Harpers Ferry, WV, Stryker-Post Publications, 2001. 273 p.
General information about each country including history.
Book call no.: R 916 D724a 36th ed 2001

Africa Contemporary Record, edited by Colin Legum. New York, Africana Publishing, 2000. 1 vol.
Review of the affairs in each country. See table of contents for pages.
Book call no.: 960 A2584 v.24 1992/94

Africa South of the Sahara 2001. 30th ed. London, Europa Publications, 2001. 1279 p.
For most countries includes: physical and social geography, history, economy, statistical survey, directory and bibliography.
Book call no.: R 916.7 A258 30th ed 2001

Anderson, Ewan W. Global Geopoltical Flashpoints: An Atlas of Conflict. London, Stationery Office, 2000. 391 p.
Cabinda, pp 63-65. 
Angola, pp 18-20.
Book call no.: 327.101 A546g

Angola Unravels: The Rise and Fall of the Lusaka Peace Process. New York, Human Rights Watch, 1999. 205 p.
Book call no.: 967.304 A592

Civilians in War, edited by Simon Chesterman. Boulder, CO, Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2001. 289 p.
Putting Belligerents in Context: The Cases of Namibia and Angola by Guy Lamb, pp 25-39. Children of War: Understanding War and War Cleansing in Mozambique and Angola by Alcinda Honwana, pp 123-142.
Book call no.: 172.42 C582

Congressional Budget Justification for Foreign Operations Fiscal Year 2001. Washington, United States. Secretary of State, 2000. 725 p.
For each country lists amount of various types of aid given plus the U.S. interest in that country, and objectives and justification.
Book call no.: R 355.0320973 C749 Fy2002

Jane's Sentinel: Security Assessment: Southern Africa 2001. Alexandria, VA, Jane's Information Group, 2000. 567 p.
Has general information about each country and detailed information about each country's defense.
Book call no.: R 968 J33 2001 Jan-Jun

The Military Balance 2000-2001. London, Oxford University Press for the International Institute for Strategic Studies, 2000. 320 p.
Angola, p 260.
Book call no.: R 355 L847m 2000/2001

Political Risk Yearbook 2001: Volume 4 Sub-Saharan Africa, edited by William D. Coplin and Michael K. O'Leary. East Syracuse, NY, PRS Group, 2001. 1 vol.
For each country includes information about political framework, economic framework, and forecasts.
Book call no.: R 956.05 P769 2001

Russell, Alec. Big Men, Little People: The Leaders Who Defined Africa. New York, New York University Press, 1999. 334 p.
The Cold War Cronner: Jonas Savimbi-Western Disengagement or Disarray? pp 95-126.
Book call no.: 967.032 R961b

Singapore Conference on Peacekeeping. The Nexus Between Peacekeeping and Peace-Building: Debriefing and Lessons.. Boston, Kluwer Law, 2000. 262 p.
Angola, pp 85-104.
Book call no.: 341.584 S617n

Southern Africa Profiled: Essential Facts on Society, Business and Politics in Southern Africa, edited by Barry Turner. New York, St. Martin's Press, 2000. 306 p.
Angola, pp 171-184.
Book call no.: 968 S727

The Statesman's Yearbook: the Politics, Cultures, and Economies of the World 2001, edited by Barry Turner. New York, St. Martin's Press, 2000. 1985 p.
For each country gives information such as history, territory and population, social statistics, constitution and government, recent elections, current administration, defense, international relations, economy, energy and natural resources, trade, communications, social institutions, culture, and diplomatic representatives.
Book call no.: R310 St2 137th ed 2001

UN Peacekeeping: A Documentary Introduction, edited by Michael Bothe and Thomas Dorschel. Boston, Kluwer Law International, 1999. 319 p.
UNAVEM 1 United Nations Angola Verification Mission I, p 150. 
UNAVM II United Nations Angola Verification Mission II, pp 160-161.
UNAVEM III United Nations Angola Verification Mission, pp 208-211. 
MONUA United Nations Observer Mission in Angola, pp 231-232.
Book call no.: 327.117 U54

The Uncertain Promise of Southern Africa, edited by York Bradshaw and Stephen N. Ndegwa. Bloomington, IN, Indiana University Press, 2000. 424 p.
Militarism, Warfare, and the Search for Peace in Angola by Horace G. Campbell, pp 151-187.
Book call no.: 968.00090511 U54

United States. Dept. of State. World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers 1998. Washington, GPO, 2000. 208 p.
Book call no.: R 355 A734w 1998

Periodicals

Abraham, Kurt S. ExxonMobil Hits Milestone Offshore Angola. World Oil 222:33 May 2001.

Africa/France I: Winners and Losers in Angolagate. Africa Confidential 42:1-2 February 9, 2001.
"The political cost of arms-for-oil scandal is growing fast in Luanda and Paris."

Agadjanian, Victor and Prata, Ndola. War and Reproduction: Angola's Fertility in Comparative Perspective. Journal of Southern African Studies 27:329-347 June 2001.

Akpata-Ohohe, Bunmi. Angola: Hunger Bites. Africa Today: Voice of the Continent 6:6 October 2000.
Starvation in Angola.

America's Good New Friend. Economist 357:56 October 7, 2000.
"Recent discoveries of offshore oil are giving the Angolan government considerably more clout than it has ever had before."

Anderson, Jon L. Oil and Blood. New Yorker 76:46-59 August 14, 2000.
States the war in Angola is being financed from the proceeds of oil and diamonds.

Angloa: Ciao Joao. Africa Confidential 42:8 January 26, 2001.
Speculates on the departure of General Joao de Matos.

Angola. Military Technology 25:263-264 World Defence Almanac 2000-2001.
Force structure.

Angola/France: Free Falcone. Africa Confidential 42:8 March 9, 2001.
Angola wants the French justice system to free arms dealer Pierre Falcone.

Angola: Going Straight-Again. Africa Confidential 41:6-7 October 27, 2000.
"Yet another economic reform programme is riding on the oil boom."

Angola: Open Skies. Africa Confidential 41:8 November 24, 2000.
Airlines vie to provide service to Angola.

Angola: Pretence of Normality. Africa Confidential 41:3-5 December 8, 2000.
"The ruling MPLA offers the rebels amnesty but no talks."

Angola: Social Oil. Africa Confidential 41:8 September 15, 2000.
Sonangola is caught between a policy to spend on social projects and corrupt government officials.

Angola: Talking to Jonas. Africa Confidential 42:8 May 4, 2001.
The government may be preparing to hold talks with Jonas Savimbi.

Angola: War Against Peace. Africa Confidential 41:4-5 August 4, 2000.
"The peace movement is gaining support but not from the politicians."

Angola: Who Blinks First? Africa Confidential 42:1-3 June 1, 2001.
"Government and UNITA rebels edge reluctantly towards a ceasefire and new negotiations in one of Africa's longest-running wars."

An Antonov An-26 Turboprop. Aviation Week & Space Technology 153:25 November 6, 2000.
Crash of an Antonov An-26 after takeoff in Angola.

Big Oil's to-Do List. Foreign Policy No.125:49 July-August 2001.
A list from Global Witness stating ways that companies operating in Angola can make improvements

Cann, John P. Angola and the Great War. Small Wars & Insurgencies 12:144-165 Spring 2001.

Children at War. U.S. News & World Report 130:10 June 25, 2001.
Table shows number of children after war in Burundi, Uganda, Angola, and Congo.

Clinton, William J. Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to UNITA. Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents 36:2176 October 2, 2000.

Clinton, William J. Notice-Continuation of Emergency with Respect to UNITA. Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents 36:2175 October 2, 2000.

Coyle, R. G. and others. Strategic Assessment of Present and Future Security Environments: A Systems Approach. Defense Analysis 16:299-314 December 2000.

Derrick, Jonathan. Burkina Faso and UNITA. West Africa No.4278:12-13 June 4, 2001.
Report states that Burkina Faso is aiding the rebels in Angola.

Diamonds Buy Many Friends. New Internationalist No.327:8 September 2000.
Diamonds support the rebels in Angola.

Diamonds II: Tracking Angola's Gems. Africa Confidential 41:3-4 August 4, 2000.

Driven by Hunger. New Internationalist No.329:8 November 2000.
The effects of hunger in Angola.

Ducados, Henda. An All Men's Show? Angolan Women's Survival in the 30 Year War. African Agenda 4,no.3:26-28 2001.
States that although women helped in the struggle for independence they now are second-class citizens.

Hearing Complaints. Economist 358:47 February 3, 2001.
An opposition party demands an explanation from the government about a scandal.

International Community Takes a Close Look at Conflict Diamonds. UN Chronicle 37,no.3:64 2000.

Le Billon, Philippe. Angola's Political Economy of War: The Role of Oil and Diamonds, 1975-2000. African Affairs 100:55-80 January 2001.

Messiant, Christine. The Eduardo Dos Santos Foundation: Or, How Angola's Regime Is Taking over Civil Society. African Affairs 100:287-309 April 2001.

Michaud, Paul. Dodgy Arms Sales to Angola. New African No.395:16 April 2001.
Scandal over French arms sales to Angola.

Never Say Never. Economist 359:43 May 19, 2001.
Examines a possible end to civil war in Angola.

Oil, Diamonds and Danger in Angola. Economist 358:44 January 13, 2001.

Opportunity Knocks (Angola). World Oil 221:86+ August 2000.
Explores the oil industry and Angola.

Peace Watch 2000: The Year in Review. UN Chronicle 37,no.4:60-68 2000.

Planet Watch: Recent Events That Changed Our Earth. Popular Mechanics 178:22 July 2001.
Mentions the effect of flooding in Angola.

The Press and Its Enemies. Economist 356:52 September 23, 2000.
Angola disputes its rating as being one of the nations in the top ten enemies of the press.

Simon, David. Still Waiting for Peace. World Today 57:19-21 January 2001.
Economic and social problems in Angola with no peace in sight.

Van Nieuwkerk, Anthoni. The Reality of Stability in Africa: The Case of Angola and Namibia. SALUT 7:24-27 September 2000.

Vines, Alex. Angola: A Human Rights Crisis. Africa Insight 30:43-44 December 2000.

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