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1.: (1993). - 687 S. - ISBN 977-00-5180-2.; 2.: (1993). - 509 S. - ISBN 977-00-5181-0

Speeches and selections from speeches given by Obasanjo from the 1980s to present

The aim of this book is to explain the genesis and objectives of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) and the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) as well as the ways and means of achieving those objectives. It includes the following: (1) the first proclamation of the SPLM/SPLA defining the Movement's national character and objectives; (2) the series of speeches given by the Chairman of the Movement, John Garang de Mabior, before Nimeiri's downfall; (3) declarations by the Movement immediately after the fall of Nimeiri outlining the Movement's interpretation of that event and its vision of the way ahead; (4) exchanges between the SPLM leadership and the Khartoum political forces and politicians after Nimeiri's downfall; (5) peace proposals put forward by the SPLM subsequent to the nation's return to civilian rule; and (6) policy statements and agreements with opposition groups following the military take-over by the National Islamic Front (NIF) in June 1989. (DÜI-Hff)

This handbook is a comprehensive reference book on all the 55 countries that comprise the continent of Africa. It begins with an overview of Africa as a unit, reporting on its regional and continental organisations. Then it proceeds to present a detailed record of modern African history, and the political, economic and social development of each African country examined from an African viewpoint. At the same time, it provides basic information on the activities of each country as an integral part of the continent as well as the role of Africa itself within the global community. (DÜI-Hff)