Contains twenty-seven essays in which the authors debate issues related to Africa, including the problems faced in the country, the spread of AIDS, the preservation of wild lands, and relief policies and initiatives.
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Chapter 1. How is Africa faring in the twenty-first century?. Africa's fortunes are improving / Charles Kenny ; Africa's fortunes are declining / Bruce Gilley ; Africa needs to expand free trade / Marian L. Tupy ; Free trade is devastating African economies / Gregory Elich ; Health care in Africa has not improved / Thompson Ayodele ; Africa is making strides in sustainable entrepreneurship / Helene Gallis -- Chapter 2. Does Africa need foreign aid?. Foreign aid benefits Africa / Scott Baladuf ; Foreign aid does not benefit Africa / Mathew K. Jallow ; Africa needs trade, not just foreign aid / Richard Ilorah ; Africa needs good governance, not just foreign aid / Franklin Cudjoe ; Africa will progress without patronizing interference from the West / Andrew M. Mwenda -- Chapter 3. What is the state of the AIDS epidemic in Africa?. AIDS is a serious threat in Africa / AVERT ; The threat of AIDS in Africa has been overstated / Michael Fumento ; Social and economic factors contribute to the spread of AIDS in Africa / Ben Wodi ; Political ignorance contributes to the spread of AIDS in Africa / Marco Evers -- AIDS is devastating Africa's children / Lawrence O. Gostin ; Treatment for African children with AIDS is expanding / Mark W. Kline -- Chapter 4. What US policies will best serve Africa?. The United States should promote democracy in Africa / Russ Feingold ; The United States should stop promoting democracy in Africa / Roger Kaplan ; AFRICOM will help ensure African security / Robert Moeller ; AFRICOM will likely serve only US interests in Africa / Ed Blanche.