Weblinks   Country Profiles Excellent information on the countries of the world. BBC: News and Country Profiles Detailed information and current news about all countries. CIA World Factbook Basic facts about the countries of the world from the CIA. Africa South of the Sahara An excellent guide to Internet resources on sub-Saharan Africa Adminet Africa Comprehensive Web directory for Africa. African Union Supplanted the OAU in 2002 as the preeminent international institution for Africa. Africa Information Centre Links to many sources of news about Africa and individual African countries, including numerous newspapers. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa UN organization that promotes economic development in Africa. African Independence This BBC World site provides comprehensive coverage of the history of African independence with case studies Guinea, Algeria, Congo and Kenya. Organization of African Unity Learn about the history, goals, and accomplishments of the OAU. Women's International Center The WIC works for women's rights and dignity around the globe. USAfrica Online A United States-based group that focuses on American relations with Africa. AllAfrica.com Great resource for current events in Africa. The World Bank This is the official site of the World Bank, an international organization that provides development loans to many countries. Human Rights Watch: Afghanistan Web site chronicles the state of human rights in Afghanistan.