Since independence, Angola has witnessed twenty-plus years of civil war and a string of broken peace agreements. "It is not difficult to be a cynic about Angola", notes Ambassador Hare, who is one of a dedicated group working for a lasting solution to the Angolan conflict. In this behind-the-scenes account of the negotiation and implementation of the 1994 Lusaka Protocol, Hare describes how representatives of the UN and "the Troika" (USA, Russia and Portugal) launched negotiations with the rebel forces of UNITA, led by Jonas Savimbi and the Dos Santos government to address their differences and to plot a peaceful course for the country\'s future. The book offers a picture of the interplay of personalities and policy agendas in this large, resource-rich country. Hare follows the uneven process of implementation of the Lusaka Protocol through to 1998, concluding with a look at the lessons of Angola for other conflicts, both in Africa and elsewhere.
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Spect Disp Art Nkan Init Rit by VAN DAMME
The introduction looks at Nkanu arts within Central African artistic traditions associated with rites of passage. The introductory essay describes the customs of the Nkanu peoples. The author looks at the artistic and craft traditions of the local artisans and examines the secret language that their masks and sculpture convey. The catalogue section is divided into three sections: Initiation Panels and Freestanding Sculptures, Masks and Head Posts. Each entry is fully illustrated and accompanied by a short description of the history and symbolism attached to each object.
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