* religions in Africa are Islam and Christianity.
* the African Union was formed to promote unity among Africa states and to foster development and end poverty.
* the organization of African unity was established in 1963.
* 10,000 children fought in Sierra leone's ten year civil war.
* Nigeria is considered to be one of the most corrupt nations in the world.
* around 70% of Nigerians live on less then 1$ a day.
* about 80% of people in Mali survive by growing food.
* in west and central Africa today, people enjoy both traditional dance and modern ballet.

* Angola get about 75% of its electricity from water power.
* in central Africa more then 50% of the population is undernourished.