Somalia-
Civil war started in 1971. Dictator fled the country and the government lost control and they are now an anarchy. Al Shabab is a terrorist group in Somalia. Pirates are a major issue in Somalia. New President was elected in September of 2012. His name is Hussan Sheikh Mahamud.
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Then we had South Africa.
segregation of blacks. 1948 to 1994. 1990- President de Klerk began reforms to end Apartheid. 1994- Nelson Mandela elected. Afrikaans- dutch.
Libya1912-1943 controlled by Italy. 1943-1951 controlled by GB. Gained independence in 1951. 1959- found major oil resource. 1969- Gaddafi seized power from the king. Sharia Law- unlimited power. Killing people he didn't trust (purges). He did help the country a little bit. He supported terrorists. 9-11 changed Gaddafi. He was killed in Oct. 2011 in Arab spring. 2012- Democratic government was set up.
Uganda
GB riled 1885 to 1962. Uganda independence in 1962. Civil war spanning 20 years. President- Museuemi. Lords Resistance Army. Joseph Kony. Christian fundamentalist cult. Kill, kidnap, mutilate, child sex slavery, and child soldiers.
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