Category Archives: Africa

Nelson Mandela’s Life Story (video + comprehension exercises)

Dec. 5 – South Africa’s first black president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela dies at the age of 95.   Here is a short documentary about Nelson Mandela and his legacy. Comprehension questions Why was Nelson Mandela able to get … Continue reading

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East Africa hunger crisis

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14249733The UN has declared a famine in parts of Somalia – the first in East Africa this century. Two years of drought have displaced 25% of Somalia’s population, while other countries in the region have also been badly affected. Raising … Continue reading

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