African Countries

Nicolas Torres and Felipe Campi

 Countries

01 Nigeria
Federal Republic of Nigeria

02 Zambia
The Republic of Zambia

03 Malawi
Republic of Malawi

04 Mauritania
Islamic Republic of Mauritania
 Nigeria
• Federal republic of Nigeria
• West Africa
• Language: English
• Currency: Naira (1usd=117NGN)
• The export of crude oil, tin, coal and columbite
• 140 Million habitants
 Colonization and inestability

• Colonization: Britain, 1960
• Independence: negotiation 
• Nigeria is a democratic republic
• Political and economic instability 
 Human rights
• The country has faced issues related to • Challenges in addressing human rights abuses, including police
corruption, poverty, and inequality. brutality and violence against women.
 Zambia

• Official name: The Republic of Zambia

• Official language: English is the official language, but there are over 70 different indigenous
languages spoken in the country.

• Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)

• Population: Zambia's population is estimated to be around 19.2 million people

• Zambia's main sources of income come from copper mining and agriculture
Zambia
• Location: Southern Africa
 Zambia Independence
• Zambia was a British colony until it gained independence on October 24, 1964
 Zambia Government
• The current form of government in Zambia is a presidential
representative democratic republic. The president is both the
head of state and head of government.
 Zambia Political and Economic Stability

• Zambia has experienced political and economic stability since the

adoption of the new constitution in 1991.
 Zambia Issues
• There have also been issues related to conflict, human rights, and
development in Zambia. For instance, there have been concerns
about political violence and restrictions on freedom of expression and
assembly.
 Malawi
● Official name: Republic of Malawi

● Official language: English and Chichewa

● Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)

● Population Malawi's population is estimated to be around 19.1 million people

● Malawi's main sources of income are agriculture and services.

 Malawi
● Location: Southeastern Africa
Malawi Independence
• Malawi was a British colony until it gained
independence on July 6, 1964.
 Malawi Government
• The current form of government in Malawi is a
presidential representative democratic republic.
 Malawi Political and Economic Stability

• Malawi has experienced some political and economic instability in

recent years.
 Malawi Issues
• In terms of human rights and development, Malawi faces several
challenges.
Main info: Mauritania

• Official name: Islam republic of Mauritania

• Official language: Arabic and French 

• Currency: The Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)

• Population: 4.8 Million citizens

• Mauritanian main sources of income are the Agriculture, and mining.

Colonization and instability
• Colony: French 19th century - 1960
• Peaceful independence
• Government: has been in force since a military coup in 2008.
• Political instability and military coups
 Conflicts and human rights

• The country has also faced human rights issues,

• The country has also struggled with economic
including discrimination,  the use of slavery by
challenges related to poverty, unemployment,
some members of the society.
and limited infrastructure.

•  Mauritania has struggled with issues such

as poverty, limited infrastructure, and high levels
of illiteracy. 
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 Bibliography

Zambia:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/zambia
https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/zambia-population/
https://www.indexmundi.com/zambia/demographics_profile.html
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/zambia/overview#1
https://www.britannica.com/place/Zambia/Independence
https://www.state.gov/reports/2020-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/zambia/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14093238
https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/africa/zambia/
https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/zambia
https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2021/index/zmb
 Bibliography
Malawi:
• https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-official-language-of-malawi.html
• https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/malawi/overview
• https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/malawi-population/
• https://www.indexmundi.com/malawi/demographics_profile.html
• https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/malawi/overview
• https://www.bbc.com/news/business-14167717
• https://www.britannica.com/place/Malawi/Independence
• https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-14093179
• https://www.state.gov/reports/2020-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/malawi/
• https://www.heritage.org/index/country/malawi
• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/8/24/malawis-new-president-vows-to-restore-trust-in-government
• https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/africa/malawi/
• https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2022/country-chapters/malawi
• https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2021/index/mwi
 Bibliography
Nigeria
● https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-official-name-of-nigeria.html
● https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/nigeria
● https://www.britannica.com/place/Nigeria/Languages
● https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-currency-of-nigeria.html
● https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/nigeria-population/
● https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-ethnic-groups-of-nigeria.html
● https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/nigeria/overview
● https://www.britannica.com/place/Nigeria/History
● https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13949550
● https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2021/country-chapters/nigeria
 Bibliography
Malawi

●  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13881030
●  https://www.un.org/en/member-states/mauritania
● https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/mauritania