Start in the 1960’s

Where are Liberia, the Ivory Coast, and the Darfur Region of Sudan? What is the main mission of African and UN Peace keeping forces in Africa?

Give a brief chronology of major events in the African countries noted above.

What was the main cause of each of these African conflicts?

How did colonization destabilized these countries?

Describe the main characteristics of each conflict by answering the questions below: In your own words –following the format below:

• What strategies were used for both sides of each conflict? 

• What was the effect on the people in each country?

• What role have African Peace Keepers and the United Nations played in helping to bring about peace in the area?

• Are any of these areas still affected by conflict today? Why?

Explain the long term impacts of major conflicts in Africa on the following:

• The African continent and its people?

• The rest of the world?

What was the solution world governments applied to these conflicts or were they solved on their own? Or, are there still serious issues? Explain for each