Primary Sources Online
Some of these resources may require authentication for access, especially for remote access. In that case, use BU kerberos log-in & password. Some of the resources provide alphabetical list of countries, including African countries. Select the African country/ies individually you are seeking information on.
- FBIS (Foreign Broadcast Information Service), 1974-1996Presents translated broadcasts, newspaper articles, news wires, and government statements from around the world. Succeeded by World News Connection.
- Nexis Uni (formerly LexisNexis Academic)find credible sources including: Print and online journals, television and radio broadcasts, newswires and blogs; Local, regional, national and international newspapers with deep archives; Extensive legal sources for federal and state cases and statutes, including U.S. Supreme Court decisions since 1790
- Congressional UniverseIndex and some full-text of U.S. Congressional hearings, committee prints, bills, legislative histories.
- Digital National Security Archive This link opens in a new windowComprehensive collections of primary documents released through the Freedom of Information Act. Includes many aspects of U.S. foreign policy and military policy from 1945 to the present. Overlaps with U.S. Declassified Documents but has more recent coverage.
- White House.gov- Foreign Policy Issues - Subsaharan Africa sectionNews & updates on foreign policy issues related to Africa.
- World Wide Diplomatic Archives IndexA guide to the accessibility of diplomatic archives around the world. This current list is based on information received from American diplomatic posts abroad, as well as web sources and communication with the archives themselves. The information provided here is subject to change so researchers are advised to contact the government or archive ahead of any planned visit.
Repositories of Primary Source materials
- National History Center - Decolonization resources collection - AfricaThe Center is pleased to announce the official launch of our Teaching Decolonization Resource Collection. This digital collection provides instructors...
