Describes life in Africa today， discussing the struggle to escape colonial rule; the problems that African nations have faced since independence; and changes in the economy， disease control， urbanization， trade， and development.，Which was the first African country to gain independence? What was apartheid and when did it end? How did musicians raise over $200 million for victims of famine in Ethiopia? Africa Focus offers fascinating and detailed coverage of a diverse and complex continent. The four titles examine different aspects of Africa and its interaction with the world.