1. Why was Nelson Mandela such a powerful figure in South Africa?
Warm Up
Why was Nelson Mandela such a powerful figure in South Africa?

2. Today’s Issues in Africa
Chapter 20 pgs

3. What is the economy like?
Relies on providing raw materials, such as oil, minerals, or agricultural products
So many countries use Africa for resources leading to limited economic growth
After 1960s, most African countries got poorer because of political instability
Infrastructure cannot support Africans growing their economy
Most Africans don’t have access to technology
Raw materials like oil, minerals, or agricultural products.
So many countries using Africa for resources has made limited economic growth
After 1960s, most African countries got poorer, since political instability caused poverty
Roads, airports, railroads and ports cannot support Africans growing their economy
High technology has fueled the economy in North America, Europe and Asia

4. How do they build industries?
Commodity--product to be sold
“One Commodity” country: relies on one commodity for its earnings
Value of commodities are based on the world economy & is unstable
Diversify--create variety
Many Africans feel they need to diversify to grow
Commodity is usually agriculture or mining products
Value of commodities are based on the world economy and is unstable
Also need to stabilize with diversity

5. How is the education system?
African nations need to prevent educated citizens from leaving the continent
Some schools were destroyed during civil wars
Movement to encourage educated professionals to remain

6. What diseases affect Africa?
AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Rashes, fevers, attacks immune system
Cholera
infection of the small intestine (death by dehydration from diarrhea and vomiting)
Malaria
Chills and fevers that are often fatal
Tuberculosis
Respiratory infection
AIDS: rashes, fevers, attacks immune system
Cholera: infection of the small intestine (death by dehydration from diarrhea and vomiting)
Malaria: chills and fevers that are often fatal
TB: respiratory infection spread

7. What are the responses to AIDS?
Illnesses cause the economy to suffer
African nations and nations abroad have responded to epidemics in Africa
Nations are improving healthcare and testing
Educating Africans about disease and prevention
UNAIDS-founded by the United Nations to fights AIDS worldwide
In 2008, 22.4 million people in Africa were living with AIDS
UNAIDS is a foundation by the United Nations to fight AIDS

8. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mogTwwepces
AIDS Video
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