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World Links: Equatorial Guinea Pardons Simon Mann, Claude Levi-Strauss Dies at 100

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Nov 3rd, 2009 | 0 comments | 544 Views

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Once Upon a Coup: Full Episode

Watch the full episode of Once Upon a Coup, a tale of intrigue from the oil-rich country of Equatorial Guinea.

Aug 27th, 2009 | 31 comments | 18,350 Views

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Once Upon a Coup: Introduction

(August 26, 2009) A failed coup attempt...a dictator suspicious of Western powers...and beneath it all, a spectacular underwater oil reserve. Once Upon a Coup is WIDE ANGLE’s penetrating look at the mysterious goings-on in Equatorial Guinea, a tiny West African nation newly rich with oil and infamous for corruption.

Aug 26th, 2009 | 12 comments | 14,268 Views

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Once Upon a Coup: Video: The Controversial World of Private Security Contractors

WIDE ANGLE speaks with a private security contractor who responds to criticism that his industry operates outside the law.

Aug 26th, 2009 | 2 comments | 2,511 Views

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Once Upon a Coup: History of Equatorial Guinea

Scroll through this interactive timeline to learn about Equatorial Guinea’s colonial past, transition to independence under a brutal dictator, and ongoing wealth disparity amid new oil revenue.

Aug 25th, 2009 | 4 comments | 2,390 Views

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Once Upon a Coup: China’s Footprint in Africa

China has a voracious demand for resources that Africa possesses. Explore this interactive map to learn where China is extracting oil and minerals from the African continent.

Aug 25th, 2009 | 2 comments | 2,549 Views

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