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Author : Richard Bowd
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781920422219
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (222 download)
Download or read book Understanding Africa's Contemporary Conflicts written by Richard Bowd and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Karen Büscher
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000011682
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book Urban Africa and Violent Conflict written by Karen Büscher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban centres are at the heart of the dynamics of war and peace, of stability and violence: as ‘safe havens’ for those seeking protection, as concentrations of public administrative and military apparatus, and as symbolic bases of state sovereignty and public authority. Heavy fighting in South Sudan’s capital city of Juba, post electoral protests and brutal killings in Bujumbura, Burundi, and violent urban uprisings in Congo’s cities of Goma and Kinshasa, all demonstrate that cities represent critical arenas in African conflict and post-conflict dynamics. This comprehensive volume offers a profound analysis of the complex relationship between the dynamics of violent conflict and urbanisation in Central and Eastern Africa. The authors underline the need to look simultaneously at cities to understand ongoing conflict and violence, and at conflict-dynamics to understand current urbanisation processes in this part of the world. Building on empirical and analytical insights from cities in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, South Sudan and Kenya, this collection demonstrates how emerging urbanism in the larger Great-Lakes region and its Eastern neighbours presents a fascinating window to investigate the transformative power of protracted violent conflict. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Eastern African Studies.
Author : R (Richard); Chikwanha Bowd (A B (Annie Barbara).)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Understanding Africa's Contemporary Conflicts written by R (Richard); Chikwanha Bowd (A B (Annie Barbara).) and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Francis
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1848137494
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (481 download)
Download or read book Peace and Conflict in Africa written by David Francis and published by Zed Books Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nowhere in the world is the demand for peace more prominent and challenging than in Africa. From state collapse and anarchy in Somalia to protracted wars and rampant corruption in the Congo; from bloody civil wars and extreme poverty in Sierra Leone to humanitarian crisis and authoritarianism in Sudan, the continent is the focus of growing political and media attention. This book presents the first comprehensive overview of conflict and peace across the continent. Bringing together a range of leading academics from Africa and beyond, Peace and Conflict in Africa is an ideal introduction to key themes of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, security and development. The book's stress on the importance of indigenous Africa approaches to creating peace makes it an innovative and exciting intervention in the field.
Author : P. Godfrey Okoth
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Conflict in Contemporary Africa written by P. Godfrey Okoth and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes statistics.
Author : Paul D. Williams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1509509089
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)
Download or read book War and Conflict in Africa written by Paul D. Williams and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the Cold War, Africa earned the dubious distinction of being the world's most bloody continent. But how can we explain this proliferation of armed conflicts? What caused them and what were their main characteristics? And what did the world's governments do to stop them? In this fully revised and updated second edition of his popular text, Paul Williams offers an in-depth and wide-ranging assessment of more than six hundred armed conflicts which took place in Africa from 1990 to the present day - from the continental catastrophe in the Great Lakes region to the sprawling conflicts across the Sahel and the web of wars in the Horn of Africa. Taking a broad comparative approach to examine the political contexts in which these wars occurred, he explores the major patterns of organized violence, the key ingredients that provoked them and the major international responses undertaken to deliver lasting peace. Part I, Contexts provides an overview of the most important attempts to measure the number, scale and location of Africa's armed conflicts and provides a conceptual and political sketch of the terrain of struggle upon which these wars were waged. Part II, Ingredients analyses the role of five widely debated features of Africa's wars: the dynamics of neopatrimonial systems of governance; the construction and manipulation of ethnic identities; questions of sovereignty and self-determination; as well as the impact of natural resources and religion. Part III, Responses, discusses four major international reactions to Africa's wars: attempts to build a new institutional architecture to help promote peace and security on the continent; this architecture's two main policy instruments, peacemaking initiatives and peace operations; and efforts to develop the continent. War and Conflict in Africa will be essential reading for all students of international peace and security studies as well as Africa's international relations.
Author : Eziho Promise Ogele, PhD
Publisher : Patuch Concepts
ISBN 13 : 9789782212412
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (124 download)
Download or read book Contemporary Armed Conflict and Tradition-Based Peace Building in Africa written by Eziho Promise Ogele, PhD and published by Patuch Concepts. This book was released on 2023-07-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Contemporary Armed Conflicts and Tradition-Based Peacebuilding in Africa," Dr. Eziho Promise Ogele, a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Political Science, embarks on a captivating exploration of the complex interplay between armed conflicts and traditional peacebuilding methods within the African continent. This groundbreaking book takes readers on an enlightening journey through the untrodden pathways of Africa's contemporary history, unraveling the deep-rooted traditions that have shaped both its conflicts and its pursuit of lasting peace. With meticulous research and profound expertise, Dr. Ogele delves into the multifaceted dynamics of armed conflicts that have plagued Africa, shedding light on their causes, consequences, and the devastating toll they exact on human lives and societies. From civil wars and insurgencies to regional conflicts and post-colonial struggles, the author paints a vivid and comprehensive portrait of Africa's turbulent landscape, unearthing the intricate web of factors that perpetuate violence. But amidst the chaos, Dr. Ogele's keen insight reveals the enduring resilience of Africa's traditional peacebuilding mechanisms. Drawing upon rich cultural heritage and indigenous wisdom, he explores the intricate tapestry of African traditions and their potential to offer sustainable solutions for conflict resolution and the establishment of lasting peace. Throughout the book, he uncovers remarkable examples of traditional practices, from customary dispute resolution mechanisms to tribal reconciliation ceremonies, which continue to foster harmony and restore social cohesion against all odds. As readers journey through the pages of this remarkable work, they will be captivated by Dr. Ogele's masterful storytelling, which weaves together historical narratives, case studies, and personal testimonies to create a compelling tapestry of Africa's tumultuous journey toward peace. Through his engaging prose, he skillfully bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering practical insights for policymakers, academics, and peace practitioners alike. "Contemporary Armed Conflicts and Tradition-Based Peacebuilding in Africa" is a tour de force, an invaluable resource that challenges conventional paradigms and invites readers to embrace a holistic understanding of conflict and peace on the African continent. Dr. Ogele's authoritative voice, combined with his deep respect for African cultures, instills hope and inspires action, igniting a flame of optimism for a future where tradition and modernity coexist in harmony to build a more peaceful Africa.
Author : Munyaradzi Mawere
Publisher : African Books Collective
ISBN 13 : 9956764485
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (567 download)
Download or read book Violence, Politics and Conflict Management in Africa written by Munyaradzi Mawere and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume critically interrogates, from different angles and dimensions, the resilience of conflict and violence into 21st century Africa. The demise of European colonial administration in Africa in the 1960s wielded fervent hope for enduring peace for the people of Africa. Regrettably, conflict alongside violence in all its dimensions physical, religious, political, psychological and structural remain unabated and occupy central stage in contemporary Africa. The resilience of conflict and violence on the continental scene invokes unsettling memories of the past while negatively influencing the present and future of crafting inclusive citizenship and statehood. The book provides fresh insightful ethnographic and intellectual material for rethinking violence and conflict, and for fostering long-lasting peace and political justice on the continent and beyond. With its penetrating focus on conflict and associated trajectories of violence in Africa, the book is an inestimable asset for conflict management practitioners, political scientists, historians, civil society activists and leaders in economics and politics as well as all those interested in the affairs of Africa.
Author : Norman Mlambo
Publisher : Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1909112909
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Violent Conflicts, Fragile Peace written by Norman Mlambo and published by Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2008-05-20 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The African continent has experienced too many violent conflicts leading to much loss of life, destruction of infrastructure, disruption of productive socio-economic activity, displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, and the diversion of scarce resources towards arms procurement. It is clear to all that for sustainable development of the African continent, it is important that policy makers and all levels of society understand Africa's security challenges so that all may work towards sustainable peace and security for the African continent. This book is a collection of papers, most of them written for the journal African Renaissance, by prominent African scholars and practitioners who seek to understand the various causes of African conflicts, the many forms and different dimensions that these conflicts have taken, their devastating effects and the challenges for sustainable peace and security on the African continent. The book is proudly blessed by the inclusion (with permission) of the report of the outgoing United Nations Secretary General Kofi Anan entitled "e;The Causes of Conflict and the Promotion of Durable Peace and Sustainable Development in Africa"e;. The book is aimed at policy makers, academics, students, and for all who are interested in peace, security and sustainable development on the African continent.
Author : Kenneth W. Thompson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Conflict and Its Resolution in Contemporary Africa written by Kenneth W. Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is part of a continuing series that explores international political change. The volume focuses on African nation-states, their internal conflicts, and their role in the international arena, and also delves into history, political leadership, rebellion, military conflict, policymaking, and diplomacy in Africa. Topics such as ethnic differences, political corruption, and revolution are discussed against the backdrop of contemporary political life. Recent experiences in Somalia and Rwanda and the United States and the United Nations' intervention in African conflicts are also given particular attention. Rather than attempting to offer definitive solutions to the problems and questions facing Africa today, the work takes a more proactive and informative approach. Co-published with the Miller Center.
Author : Kenneth Omeje
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351031449
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Peacebuilding in Contemporary Africa written by Kenneth Omeje and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peacebuilding in Contemporary Africa explores the challenges and opportunities faced by countries and societies transitioning from armed conflicts to peace in contemporary Africa. It evaluates the effectiveness, outcomes and failures of existing peacebuilding initiatives implemented by stakeholders, and proposes new strategies and approaches to facilitate the transition. The book investigates both micro- and macro-level conflicts in various parts of Africa, as well as the efforts made to resolve them and build peace. The book pays particular attention to grassroots-based micro-level conflicts often disregarded in peacebuilding literature, which tends to focus on macro-level, neo-liberal state reconstruction and peacebuilding efforts. The book adopts an evidence-based, policy-relevant approach to peacebuilding in Africa. The various chapter contributors offer a lucid analysis and critique of some of the prevailing paradigms and strategies of peacebuilding practiced in Africa. Together, the authors recommend innovative strategies to mobilise and coordinate governance institutions and partnerships at all levels (international, regional, national, and local) to prevent conflict escalation in volatile states and advance the rebuilding of violence-affected states and communities. Peacebuilding in Contemporary Africa provides a much-needed perspective from African scholars, and will be of interest to students, researchers, policy makers and practitioners with an interest in promoting legitimate policy interventions and sustainable peace in Africa.
Author : Simon David Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351065440
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Combatants in African Conflicts written by Simon David Taylor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the different types of combatants in conflicts in Africa, exploring the fine lines between what might be classified as a militia in one conflict, a rebel in another, or a terrorist in a third. Drawing on the work of Carl von Clausewitz, this book provides a conceptually stable and analytically sound new typology on combatants. Analysing the relationships between state and society, and drawing on Clausewitz's Trinity of passion, chance, and reason, the book presents a set of five types of armed actors: Professionals, Praetorians, Militias, Insurgents, and Mercenaries. Each type is developed through a close reading of foundational theoretical texts, reviews of contemporary studies, and a historical analysis of their unique characteristics. Unlike a reductionist binary perspective, this typology accounts for the dynamic, complex, and evolving relationships of these actors with the state and society. A typology of combatants in conflicts in Africa can provide avenues for more in-depth analysis of such conflicts and holds implications for Security Sector Reform projects and other peace-building programmes. As such, this book will be an essential reference for scholars and students of African Politics and Military and Security Studies.
Author : Adeoye O. Akinola
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031296354
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)
Download or read book Contemporary Issues on Governance, Conflict and Security in Africa written by Adeoye O. Akinola and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-05-25 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume reflects on some of the important discussions on the trends of governance, conflict and security in Africa. It explores some of the emerging concerns and offers a holistic understanding of the remote and immediate causes of the conflict and how the neo-colonial African states have been structured in a manner that makes violent conflict inevitable. The book thereby provides an overview of Africa’s security challenges and proffers some sustainable policy options for curtailing lawlessness and armed conflict on the continent. Literature is exhaustive about the nexus between governance, peace, and security; however, discourse on the impact of ‘new’ conflict on governance has been scant. Understanding these new trends has become a necessity and precondition for sustainable development, as reflected in both the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Author : Terrence Lyons
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134068492
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)
Download or read book Conflict Management and African Politics written by Terrence Lyons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume builds on a core set of concepts developed by I. William Zartman to offer new insights into conflict management and African politics. Key concepts such as ripe moments, hurting stalemates, and collapsed states, are built upon in order to show how conflict resolution theory may be applied to contemporary challenges, particularly in Africa. The contributors explore means of pre-empting negotiations over bribery, improving outcomes in environmental negotiations, boosting the capacity of mediators to end violent conflicts, and finding equitable negotiated outcomes. Other issues dealt with in the book include the negotiation of relations with Europe, the role of culture in African conflict resolution, the means to enhance security in unstable regional environments, and the strategic role of the United States in mediating African conflicts. This book will be of much interest to students of international conflict management, peace/conflict studies, African politics and IR in general.
Author : Mats Utas
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1848138857
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (481 download)
Download or read book African Conflicts and Informal Power written by Mats Utas and published by Zed Books Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-09-13 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the aftermath of an armed conflict in Africa, the international community both produces and demands from local partners a variety of blueprints for reconstructing state and society. The aim is to re-formalize the state after what is viewed as a period of fragmentation. In reality, African economies and polities are very much informal in character, with informal actors, including so-called Big Men, often using their positions in the formal structure as a means to reach their own goals. Through a variety of in-depth case studies, including the DRC, Sierra Leone and Liberia, this comprehensive volume shows how important informal political and economic networks are in many of the continent’s conflict areas. Moreover, it demonstrates that without a proper understanding of the impact of these networks, attempts to formalize African states, particularly those emerging from wars, will be in vain.
Author : Mwesiga Laurent Baregu
Publisher : IDRC
ISBN 13 : 9970250361
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Understanding Obstacles to Peace written by Mwesiga Laurent Baregu and published by IDRC. This book was released on 2011 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes and analyzes protracted conflicts in the Great Lakes Region of Africa. In doing so, it emphasizes obstacles to peace rather than root causes of conflict. Case studies are presented from Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Northern Kenya, Northern Uganda, Southern Sudan, and Zanzibar. Amongst other conclusions, the book shows that, to settle or transform protracted conflicts, distinction must be made between strategic and nonstrategic actors: the former must be able to prevail upon the latter in the negotiation and implementation of peace agreements. The theme and collection of the research presented in this book is unique in the literature. The case studies all employ methods of othick description, o process tracing (following particular actors and their interests), and in-depth personal interviews. The book will be of interest to academics, researchers, undergraduate and post-graduate students, and professionals in conflict theory, analysis and resolution, African and development studies, political science and international affairs, as well as to mediators, negotiators, and facilitators in conflict resolution
Author : Belachew Gebrewold
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317181395
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)
Download or read book Anatomy of Violence written by Belachew Gebrewold and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence connects people - whether directly or indirectly financing violence or by fighting the war against terror. Violent incidents are often deeply rooted in structures and systems. With a focus on Africa, this study examines three structurally interdependent conflict systems to highlight the complexities of transboundary and transregional conflict systems. The systemic approach to studying violence is highly suitable for courses on security, peace and conflict, political sociology and African politics. You will come away from the book with a better understanding of the underlying currents of violent conflicts and thus a clearer idea of how they might be handled.
