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A Survey of African Poetry in the London Times, Sunday Times, Financial Times, the Times Literary Supplement 1865-1985

Focus on a medieval African civilization (1972-06-29)

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News Report

Published

1972-06-29
The Times

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"Focus on a medieval African civilization", The Times, 29 Jun 1972, p. 16 The Times Digital Archive, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CS268924637/GDCS?u=linc74325&sid=GDCS&xid=73207639. Accessed 29 Jun 2019

Excerpt

"Scores of African scholars, including Leopold Senghor, a poet and Senegal's President, are assembling in London today for a conference on the medieval Manding Empire of Mali. They will be joined by specialists in African studies." The article continues to discuss the need to study and expand the research in studies of Manding civilization of West Africa.

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  • Senghor, Léopold Sédar | Poet
  • Keita, Sundiata | Politician
  • Musa, Mansa | Politician
  • Decker, Thomas Leighton | Reporter

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  • The Times