Foreword
Whenever we think about or discuss conflict, or train others for dealing with conflict, we unavoidably make use of terms which serve as convenient codes to communicate concepts, views or approaches. And as we communicate, we are inevitably busy selecting the most appropriate terms. In most cases we do this almost unconsciously. When speaking, we […]
Towards ending conflict and insecurity in the Niger Delta region
Examining the confrontation between activists, government and multinational oil companies operating in the region.
Traditional natural resource conflict resolution vis-à-vis formal legal systems in East Africa
Understanding the political justifications for marginalising traditional dispute-resolving mechanisms from the legal systems of both Kenya and Ethiopia.
‘Vote not Fight’
Exploring the binding power of music within the context of Nigeria’s elections.
Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court
Discussing the feasibility of amnesty, domestic and local trials, or an African regional court as viable alternatives to ICC jurisdiction.
African Union approaches to peacebuilding
Explaining Africa’s limited success in peacebuilding operations in light of failures to fundamentally transform inherited post-colonial state and politics.
Political Identity and Conflict in Central Angola, 1975-2002
Dr Olubukola S. Adesina is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Natal (now University of KwaZulu-Natal), South Africa. Angola, located in Central Africa, is one of the most resource-rich areas in the world. The country is described as a model […]
AJCR Volume 17 No. 1, 2017
