Keeping in mind the variety of social, cultural and economic conditions distinguishing African Societies, the author divides the continent into three macro-regions: (1) Africa of the colo nial economy (enlarged West Africa) (2) Africa of the concession companies (Congo Basin) (3) Africa of the...

From 6–9 February 2011, the World Social Forum (WSF) took place in Dakar, Senegal, at one of the oldest and most progressive universities in Africa – The Cheikh Anta Diop University. The Forum is a self-organized open space venue dedicated to discussion, proposals for alternatives to...