ISIL Freedom Network: Africa Freedom Network

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African Development Information Services
Source: AfDevInfo
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail: bill.a@afdevinfo.org

"AfDevinfo tracks the mechanics of political and economic development across Sub Saharan Africa. We draw together a diverse range of publicly available data and present it as an accessible and ever expanding online database. AfDevinfo offers you unlimited access to over 132,000 interlinked records through a range of thematic reports. New research is added weekly addressing key and emerging themes in African development." This is a very useful and rich resource regarding Africa: A-Z of organizations, research institutes, think tanks, centers, involved in empirical socio-economic research, in budget monitoring, etc. Mapping governance-related initiatives, organizations and projects monitoring government expenditures, the media and cabinet shuffles. With a Who's Who. The database so far hardly includes any libertarian or free-market organizations.

The Female Genital Mutilation Education and Networking Project
Source: NOCIRC
Country: United States
E-mail: fgm@fgmnetwork.org

A collection of resources on female genital mutilation, including bibliographies, articles of interest, global legislation, medical and legal resources, advocacy groups, discussion lists and boards.

Save children from malaria campaign
Source: Save Children from Malaria Campaign
Country: United States

An excellent resource for people interested in saving lives in poor countries by helping to prevent the ban of DDT.

End slavery now!
Source: Bahamas 2000, Co. Ltd.
Country: United States

Links to information about the still-lingering problem of slavery in Africa from this Objectivist Web site.

South Africa homeschooling
Source: A to Z Home's Cool
Country: Australia

Links to homeschooling email lists, support groups and resources, curriculum, regulations.

LibertarianSA
Source: LibertarianSA
Country: South Africa
E-mail: base37@gmail.com

LibertarianSA hopes to bring the libertarian ideals of respect for life and property to the wider South African community through education, interaction with the media, and personal contacts.

Un Monde Libre
Source: Dr. Nouh El Harmouzi
City: Washington DC, Country: United States
E-mail: elharmouzi@gmail.com

Le projet francophone du Centre pour la Promotion des Droits de l'Homme (Center for Promotion of Human Rights), une division du Cato Institute, pour les droits individuels, la liberté économique et la paix.

The project was launched in December 2007 and works with scholars, media, and students in Europe, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and elsewhere. UnMondeLibre.org maintains a library of liberty of books in French, publishes studies and essays, country studies, and book reviews, and arranges podcasts, which will be syndicated to African radio stations. UnMondeLibre.org will publish books (mainly in Francophone Africa) in 2008. A seminar for Francophone students is planned for 2008 in Morocco. UnMondeLibre.org will soon produce an online French interactive map of the Economic Freedom of the World Study.

Free Market Foundation
Source: Leon Louw
City: Johannesburg, Country: South Africa
E-mail: fmf@lia.co.za

"Founded in 1975 to promote the liberal values of democracy, rule of law and free enterprise in South and Southern Africa. The foundation conducts research, arranges conferences and lectures, and presents training programmes on free enterprise related subjects."

Centre for Development and Enterprise Online
Source: Centre for Development and Enterprise
City: Johannesburg, Country: South Africa

Independent South African think-tank. Nationally authoritative source on migration, business in South Africa today, and urban development.

Women, Children and Security (WCAS)
Source: Aviva
Country: Uganda
E-mail: habomu@avumuk.ac.ug

WACS describes itself as "a non-governmental organisation working to empower socially and financially disadvantaged women and children. WCAS are working on projects to benefit those who have suffered human rights violations, through conflict and war situations."

Awdal Developments
Source: Awdal Developments
Country: Somalia
E-mail: planetaryjim@yahoo.com

"A 'stateless' nation is shaping up in Somalia. A handful of libertarians led by Jim Davidson and Michael van Notten are contributing to the Somalis' resolve to remain stateless in an interesting way. They have formed a company to build a 200-mile private toll road (the tokens for the toll will be coined in silver and gold). They are looking for support from the liberty community. Read their plan." UPDATE: The Awdal project is not dead, but it's on a back burner, due to Michael van Notten's death (he was our principal contact with the Somalis) and the United States threatening military posture in the area, all of which has naturally chilled any investor interest in the Awdal Roads project. When the timing seems right again, what will be needed is an entrepreneurial Somali or someone married into a Somali clan as Michael was, since it's a kinship society and, to operate effectively, at least at the outset, someone will be needed who is Somali by birth or by marriage. There are many Somalis in the Diaspora now, so such a person might well be found, perhaps through ISIL. See Michael van Notten's BOOK "The Law of the Somalis" and this review by Howard J. De Nike. Spencer Heath MacCallum, who edited the book after Michel's death, will give a SPEECH on the subject of "The Law of the Somalis" at the ISIL World Freedom Summit (August 11 - 15, 2007).

Preventing violence against women
Source: Women's Net
Country: South Africa

This South African site provides information to women in crisis due to violence and a forum for activists to work in preventing such abuse in the future.

Foundation for Women's Health, Research and Development
Source: FORWARD
Country: United Kingdom

FORWARD is a registered charity that works to promote the health of women in African nations. It is a leading voice for the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation and traditional practices that are prejudicial to women's and children's health.

The American Anti-Slavery Group
Source: AASG
City: Boston, State: MA, Country: United States
E-mail: info@anti-slavery.org

"The only American organization solely dedicated to abolishing modern day slavery worldwide. We monitor, document, and publicize the plight of slaves around the globe. Our special focus is on the worst and most-ignored cases of human bondage: black chattel slavery in Mauritania and Sudan." Not a "libertarian" group, but working on a worthy cause which libertarians should support.

Institute of Public Policy Analysis, Nigeria
Source: IPPA Nigeria
Country: Nigeria

A Nigerian "private, non-profit organization involved in research, education, and publication on matters affecting the freedom of individuals." A think-tank that supports private property, the rule of law, and limited government, believing them to be the key to a good and prosperous society. Aims to participate in Nigeria's public debate and influence its public policy towards freedom.

Inter Region Economic Network, Kenya
Source: IREN Kenya
Country: Kenya

A non-governmental, non-partisan organization in Kenya. Promotes free-market policies and classical liberal ideas so that they may enable and encourage the development of Kenya, East Africa and Africa in general. Specifically seeks to promote awareness of classical liberal economics.

LibertarianSA
Source: LibertarianSA
Country: South Africa
E-mail: base37@gmail.com

LibertarianSA hopes to bring the libertarian ideals of respect for life and property to the wider South African community through education, interaction with the media, and personal contacts.

Friedrich Nauman Foundation
Source: Friedrich Nauman Foundation
City: Johanessburg, Country: South Africa

A classical liberal foundation that supports various similar organization across the African continent.

The Liberty movement in Nigeria
Source: International Society for Individual Liberty
Author: Agwu Amogu
Country: Nigeria

"Since the present is so ugly, the people of Nigeria, particularly the young, need to be made aware of the great blessings of individual rights and economic freedom -- if we are to build a free society and see a brighter tomorrow." The young and active libertarian movement in Nigeria is taking up this challenge. (2002)

Focus on West Africa
Source: Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies
Country: United States

The African Oil Policy Initiative Group (AOPIG), founded and chaired by IASPS, is making progress. Its aim is to shift the American oil policy attention from oil exploration in the Middle East to West Africa. (07/11/02)

A real freedom movement in South Africa
Source: ISIL
Author: Majakathata Mokoena, Trevor Watkins
Country: South Africa

"Is South Africa a lost cause like Zimbabwe, or can good sense still prevail? The emergence of the 'Real Freedom Movement' and Maja Mokoena on the South African scene may just provide some answers to that question." Excerpts from the writing of an emerging individualist libertarian thinker and politician in South Africa. (2002)

Ethiopia's attack on women lawyers
Source: Human Rights Watch
Country: Ethiopia

After criticizing the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice for its treatment of women, the Women Lawyers Association -- the only active women's advocacy group in that nation -- was closed down by the Ministry. Forward a copy of Human Right Watch's letter to the Ethiopian government with your comments.

Kenya property rights project
Source: IREN Kenya
Country: Kenya
E-mail: ruraloutreach@irenkenya.org

IREN Kenya is launching a paralegal project aimed at teaching farmers about property rights and legal issues. Your help with this important effort will be appreciated!

George Ayittey
Source: American University / Free Africa Foundation
City: Washington, State: DC, Country: United States

Dr. Ayittey is a native of Ghana and a well known free-market advocate, especially for his work in development economics. Author of award-winning "Africa Betrayed."

Culling to be kind
Source: Institute for Economic Affairs
Author: Roger Bate
Country: United Kingdom

Short article arguing that culling of elephants and sale of their ivory makes sense both economically and environmentally. (3/29/99)

Law of the jungle
Source: New Scientist
Author: Michael De Alessi
Country: United States

Restoring the trade in ivory will benefit elephants and indigenous peoples. (5/8/99)

MSAs flourishing in South Africa
Source: The Medical Sentinel
Country: South Africa

Medical Savings Accounts have captured half the market for private insurance in South Africa, according to a study by the National Center for Policy Analysis. (12/00)

Nigeria and free trade
Source: Institute of Public Policy Analysis, Nigeria / The Comet
Author: Thompson Ayodele
Country: Nigeria

Free trade is essential for development of Nigeria's economy and the well-being of its people. Nigeria should embrace both free international trade and a capitalist internal policy that will promote the competitiveness of its products, including exported ones. This will do much to alleviate poverty, the country's key problem. Calls for 'review' of Nigeria's WTO membership are misguided. (09/04/01)

Is there a conflict between Christianity and the free market economy?
Source: Institute for Public Policy Analysis
Author: H. Olufemi Awoniyi
Country: Nigeria

This paper, presented at the workshop on Religion and Economic Growth organized by IPPA Nigeria, outlines the main conventional and Christian arguments for and against the market economy. It concludes that the market economy is imperfect, but not directly in conflict with Christianity. The author endorses a free market economy. (02/28/02)

Privatization and economic reform
Source: IPPA Nigeria
Author: Thompson Ayodele
Country: Nigeria

Paper based on a talk given to Nigerian political leaders; it looks at the rationale for privatization in Nigeria, and other elements necessary to achieve sustainable economic growth. (PDF file) (10/16/02)

Public rhinoceros populations get private land in Zimbabwe
Source: Center for Private Conservation
Author: Michael De Alessi
Country: United States

Black Rhinos on national park land in Zimbabwe were dwindling in numbers only a few years ago. Consultants spoke, the government listened, and the rhino populations are now rapidly recovering on private conservancies. (1/00)

Medical savings accounts in South Africa
Source: NCPA
Author: Shaun Matisonn
Country: South Africa

"[I]n South Africa, MSA plans have competed against other forms of insurance on a level playing field. The result has been remarkable. In a few short years, MSA plans have become increasingly popular, and they already have captured about half the market. By contrast, HMO-type managed care has made only small inroads." (6/00)

From nation-state to stateless nation: The Somali experience
Source: Liberalia
Author: Michael van Notten†
Country: Somalia

In the post-colonial period, Somalia's imposed central government collapsed and the country returned to customary law -- an order that (now that foreign troops are out) has brought relative peace, freedom and prosperity. (4/24/00)

The downside of banning DDT is malaria mortality
Source: Competitive Enterprise Institute
Author: Roger Bate
Country: United States

"A UN conference in South Africa this week is trying to ban DDT. While this may warm the hearts of professional environmental activists, it would consign millions of people to death from malaria." Available in Adobe PDF format. (12/00)

Private property rights to wildlife: the Southern African experiment
Source: Center for Private Conservation
Author: Kay Muir-Lesche and Robert H. Nelson
Country: Zimbabwe

Amidst the chaos in property rights protection in Southern Africa lies a success story. The private ownership of wildlife over the past twenty-five years has been relatively effective in recovering endangered species. Available in Adobe PDF format. (12/00)

Scared at school, South African schoolgirls raped
Source: Human Rights Watch
Country: South Africa

A 138-page report by Human Rights Watch, entitled 'Scared at School: Sexual Violence Against Girls in South African Schools,' alleges that girls are being denied access to education due to the sexual violence they commonly face. (03/01)

Private conservation is saving Zimbabwe’s black rhinos from extinction
Source: Center for Private Conservation
Author: Judy Kent
Country: Zimbabwe

"The black rhino was once plentiful in Africa, but government efforts to protect them failed and their numbers dwindled from 65,000 in 1970 to 2,400 just 25 years later. ... Today, however, according to... the Center for Private Conservation (CPC), the story of the black rhino’s demise in Zimbabwe is being replaced with a happier ending."(01/00)

The Law of the Somalis : A Stable Foundation for Economic Development in the Horn of Africa
Source: Red Sea Press, Trenton, NJ
Author: Michael van Notten (1933-2002); edited by Spencer Heath MacCallum
Country: United States

"Written by a trained and sympathetic observer, this book shows how Somali customary law differs fundamentally from most statutory law. Lawbreakers, instead of being punished, are simply required to compensate their victim. Because every Somali is insured by near kin against his or her liabilities under the law, a victim seldom fails to receive compensation. Somali law, being based on custom, has no need of legislation or legislators. It is therefore happily free of political influences."
Contents: Introduction -- Methodology and terminology -- The Somali mind set -- The Somali system of law -- Rules of conduct -- Rendering justice -- Contacts with foreign law -- Economics -- Politics -- Strengths and weaknesses of the law -- Directions for growth in the law -- Dangers -- Summary and conclusion -- Prospects -- The Freeport-Clan.
xv, 255 p. : 1 map ; 22 cm, paperback $24.95, online version $6.80 or €5,30, the hardback edition not being available right now
ISBN-10 1569022496 ISBN-13 9781569022498 (cloth)
ISBN-10 156902250X ISBN-13 9781569022504 (pbk.)

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible - Somali Edition
Source: JG
Author: Ken Schoolland
Country: Somalia

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible for local African readers in Somalia and the Somalis in the diaspora--courtesy of Faisal Hassan (to buy the book write to Faisal Hassan, P.O. Box 48064, 181 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ont. M4S 3C0, Canada, or send e-mail -- Tel. 416-544-1992). Price: US$20.00

The Law of the Somalis : A Stable Foundation for Economic Development in the Horn of Africa
Source: Red Sea Press, Trenton, NJ
Author: Michael van Notten (1933-2002); edited by Spencer Heath MacCallum
Country: United States

This is the online version of the book listed above. The link leads to the order form for payment in dollars to a US account. For payment in Euros to a German account, go to the order form here. The following parts of the online version are accessible for free at the link of the printed Book above: Editorial Preface -- Introduction -- Somalia: A Brief Chronology -- Bibliography -- About he Author.

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible - Kiswahili Edition
Source: WORDclix.com
Author: Ken Schoolland
Country: Kenya

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible for local African readers in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda--courtesy of James Shikwati, IREN, and ISIL!

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible - Nigerian Pidgin Edition
Source: JG
Author: Ken Schoolland
Country: Nigeria

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible for local African readers in Nigeria--courtesy of Agwu Amogu. Send e-mail for print edition.

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible - Somali Edition - Part I
Source: JG
Author: Ken Schoolland
Country: Somalia

The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible for local African readers in Somalia and the Somalis in the diaspora--courtesy of Faisal Hassan.
Part II.
Part III.
For print edition see under Books above.

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Ten year of democracy in South Africa videos
Source: Cato Institute
Country: United States

Choose audio-only or full video and enjoy this 5/04 Cato Institute policy forum (RAM files).

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