African Dances

African dances are one of the most well known things to africa, These dances teach social patterns and values and helps people work, mature, praise or criticize members of the community while celebrating festivals and funerals, competing, reciting history, proverbs and poetry; and to encounter gods (wikipedia). With their bright colors and much movement these dances are made through beats since many African languages do not have words to define music.
The most widely used instrument in Africa is actually the human voice. Though many do base theirs on the drums. The drums represent the beating heart of individuals, the community, and even represents emotions.

Pirates released ship

On April 6th after being held hostage by Somali pirates the ship was released on ransom. The somali pirates continue to attack even despite the presence of international warships and operations against them, some of which had fatal results.

Homeless people cheer for new president

I came across a news article from allafrica.com stating that during the inaguration of new president Jacob Zuma that many homeless people cheered in the streets for a change. Many of them believe that this is the start to a great change and they hope they can soon get housing and things to service.

Some of the white Africans are also hoping to to receive help, they are hoping the president just doesnt focus on that blacks of africa but also the suffering whites.

HIV and AIDS in Africa

HIV and AIDS in Africa have devistated the continent. At the end of 2007 an estimated 22 million people were infected, and approximately 1.9 million more were infected were infected during that year. The extent of HIV and AIDS in this area are only now appearing more because more people are becoming ill of it.
Botsawana, Lesotho, Swaziland have the highest amount of people infected with HIV with more than 20%.
AIDS is something that needs to be delt with NOW, the percentage is on the rise and it needs to be stopped until it effects more and spreads more.