Book Review: America and the Production of Islamic Truth in Uganda by Yahya Sseremba (ISBN 9781032412085), 2023; London and New…
Africa
Unionists and Secessionists in Ethiopia: War-Making and State-Making Since 1974
In the twenty-first century, war-making and state-making have become enduring global phenomena. The case of Ethiopia exemplifies this trend. Viewed…
Dysfunctional Capitalism in Africa and the Theory of Squanderation
Introduction This article is largely derived from the theory of squanderation developed in my recent book, The Failure and Feasibility…
“Why we joined armed groups”: Engaging former child soldiers of Boko Haram
Introduction Northeastern Nigeria has been of significant interest to the research community for one obvious reason: to study the decade-long…
Ethiopia`s Pretoria Peace Agreement and the Fate of the ‘Contested’ Areas
Introduction After two years of devastating war, the Federal government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People`s Liberation Front (TPLF) signed…
Xenophobia, politics, and religion as we approach the 2024 elections in South Africa
Introduction This essay explores the linkages between xenophobia, politics and religion, in the run-up to the general elections in South…
Between “Go-and-See and Come-and-Tell” Visits: Reflections on the Repatriation Decision-Making Process of Rwandan Refugees in Uganda
Introduction Uganda has a long history of refugee protection efforts. This can be traced to the 1940s, when the country…
The Role of Universities in Fostering Peace in Communities: The Case of Red Sea University in Sudan
Introduction Recently, many forms of violence and conflict are escalating due to multiple, often interrelated causes, such as poverty, insufficient…
Living around Mole National Park: Grassroots Perspectives on Gendered Experiences of Protected Area Conflicts and Peacebuilding Strategies
Introduction Globally, conflicts are intrinsic to protected areas (PAs), given the multiple actors, varying interests, and institutional structures connected with…
Ethics and Intellectual Harm in Research with Refugees
Introduction The study of refugees has shifted from maintaining the customary homogenization of refugees, including the equation of flight with…