Horn of Africa

transverse horn can only be understood through its historical context, as both the inanga and the transverse horn played a role in shaping the cultures of Africa. Similar to the inanga’s association with the mwami, the transverse horn is also linked with African royalty. Originating in Liberia, the transverse horn is a principal instrument of the Kpelle people. Groups of musicians travelled with Kpelle chiefs in order to establish a sense of power and dominance. The music of the transverse horn was used

is being driven by the demand for rhino horn in Asian countries, particularly Vietnam. The main reasons people poach rhinos are for medicinal purposes and to have as a status symbol to display your wealth and success. In Chinese culture, a rhino horn is used to treat “fever, rheumatism and gout. They also believe that the horn can cure snakebites, hallucinations, typhoid, headaches, carbuncles, vomiting, food poisoning and devil possession.” The rhino horn is usually shaved into a powder, dissolved

green tops filled with the sounds of vervet monkeys and the “go-away” calls of grey louries, a sound that all who have visited Southern Africa are familiar with. Beneath the lofty branches of the thorny umbrella acacias are tall grasses and the endless red clay that will persist within the seams of your boots years after your visit as a reminder of your journey to Africa. I admire the view, and take in the lush beauty of the surrounding scape as one who is eternally entranced by the wild beauty of such

as I was searching for the fellow species that were being threatened by hunters in Africa. I never really paid much attention to large wild animals before because of the fact that they are large and I figured that they wouldn’t be threatened like most smaller animals. One threat this wild rhino is facing is habitat loss due to agriculture and settlements. Another threat is poachers who are interested in their horns to sell mainly across the East. Although these threats are putting white rhinos at

adapted for grazing. Has a hooked lip adapted for browsing. Generally found in open areas, namely open plains. Generally found in dense bush, which makes them more difficult to spot. White rhinos have horns with a thicker base, and they are generally shorter than black rhinos. Black rhinos have thin long horns that are very sought after by rhino poachers. White rhinos are calmer and less aggressive. Black rhinos are a lot more aggressive than white rhinos. A white rhino calf will run in front of the

religious affiliations. Few civilizations, however, have been as victimized by the institution of slavery as those found in Africa. Slavery in Africa was typically an institution that varied in importance and necessity based on location, and it was not an economic staple until the 18th century. Traditional Slavery Practices in Africa The practice of slavery has existed in Africa for many centuries in various capacities. The ancient Egyptians brought slaves down the Nile from Nubia, Islamic peoples

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Introduction In 2008, Department of Defense and restructuring of the major combatant commands resulted in a new command, United States Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM). As a full-spectrum combatant command, AFRICOM is responsible for all U.S. Department of Defense operations, exercises, and security cooperation in the African continent, it’s island nations, and surrounding waters. AFRICOM is part of a diverse interagency team that reflects the talents

alive, watching helplessly as the poachers removed his two horns. This cruel death is the reality for too many

continents and of our oceans to become endangered or even extinct. These animals that people have come to love and fantasize over may be gone before we are (Africa). Elephants, rhinos, lions, and zebras are the animals thought of the most when it comes to animal poaching, but many animals are poached. They are killed for only one quality, like their horns or skins and the rest of the animal is left behind. Poaching is a massive business that is ran by international networks, it’s estimated to make hundreds

the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court over piracy? 2. To what extent may European nations claim jurisdiction over acts of piracy committed off the Horn of Africa? 3. What international law enforcement co-operation mechanisms exist to assist in the investigation and prosecution of piracy committed in waters off the Horn of piracy? How these mechanisms assist in the investigation and prosecution of piracy? 4. What barriers to successful prosecution of Somalia piracy exist?