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The author attempts to answer the following question: ʺWhy are American, European, and Asian oil companies enthusiastically committing tens of billions of dollars of long-term investment to the Gulf of Guinea's failing states, which are characterized by ruthless elites, recurrent warfare, and some of the world's most detrimental development practices?ʺ In attempting to answer this question, the author analyzes the relationship that world powers have with countries such as Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigera and what such partnerships look like.

The Missions of Equatorial Guinea and the Children of the Heart of Mary that have come to evangelize these lands, are celebrating a series of anniversary commemorations for the 75th anniversary of their arrival in this country and the installation of the first missions. Between 1883 and 1888, they established the first missions. This book recounts those events and presents a complete, general history.

Book written by Peter Maass, a New York Times Magazine writer, that details the corrupting influence that oil has on countries, including Equatorial Guinea.

Thousands of private soldiers operate in Iraq alone... and many more around the world. These individuals, known as private security contractors, are changing the face of modern warfare everyday while their world has remained mystery to those at home. Shadow Company is the groundbreaking investigative feature-length documentary that seeks out and reveals the origins and destinations of these modern-day mercenaries. Who are these security contractors ? What do they do ? Why do they do it ?