understanding a conflict is the first step on the path to addressing it. Before tackling conflicts in Africa one should first consider conflict in general. Kunkeler & Peters (2011, p 287) summarise the mainstream understanding of conflict, in fact, of armed conflict, that it …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدRule by authoritarian regimes, anti-diplomacy, internal conflicts, inter-state wars, and involvement of external forces have been the prominent features of the conflicts in the Horn of Africa.
به خواندن ادامه دهیدHowever, the exploitation of Africa's natural resources is normally carried out by foreign Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) which have shown almost no regard for the impact of their actions on people in Africa. ... S., 'The …
به خواندن ادامه دهید1. Ethnicity and Tribalism: Africa is divided into 54 political units called countries and has a population of over 1.3 billion people. The …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدWe review empirical studies on farmer-herder conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa published from 2000 to 2021, focusing holistically on drivers, impacts, and the opportunities and limits of the main resolution and peacebuilding strategies different actors use to manage the conflicts. Most of the studies focused on Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Mali ...
به خواندن ادامه دهیدThe Impact of Border Conflicts in Africa Elizabeth Kaluki Ngumbi (PhD)., Francis Ebenezer Godwyll (PhD) & Esameddin *1 2 Alhadi (PhD) Catholic University of Eastern Africa, PO Box 62157, Nairobi, Kenya, 3 1 *E-mail: elizangumbi@yahoo (corresponding e-mail) 2202 McCracken Hall, College of Education, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701, United States of …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدThis bitter conflict has led to wanton destruction of lives and property, and this has become a source of great worry to the writers. This work investigates the conflicts existing between the two religions since the introduction of Christianity in Igbo land. It examines the nature, pattern, rationale for the conflicts.
به خواندن ادامه دهیدSouth Africa: Election Systems and Conflict Management. The National Assembly parliamentary and provincial elections held in South Africa in 1994 marked the high point of a period of tumultuous change from authoritarian rule to multi-party democracy in Southern Africa as a whole. At midnight on 27 April 1994 the last and perhaps most despised ...
به خواندن ادامه دهیدConflict Disadvantages . The drawbacks of conflict often stem from an organizational culture or worker mentality that prevents successful resolution. Heated conflicts that become personal cause stressful working relationships. It is problematic when employees on a team don't like each other. Personal conflicts in work teams get in the way of ...
به خواندن ادامه دهیدMajor threats to peace in Africa discussed include terrorism and violent extremism, ethnic arithmetic, bad politics, comprised of bad governance, internalization of conflicts, post …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدConflict Resolution wisdom from Africa: African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD South Africa: Natal Witness Printing and Publishing (Ltd.), p.7 Nwosile O.B. ed. (2005). Traditional Models of …
به خواندن ادامه دهید"All conflict situations are unique but have common ... Throughout sub-Saharan Africa, women and girls are denied their rights to inherit from their husbands and fathers as a result of the indigenous common pracce and law of male primogeniture, parcularly if there is no male heir. This not only posions women with the legal status of minors
به خواندن ادامه دهیدSubscriber: OUP-Reference Gratis Access; date: 03 September 2019 State Formation and Conflict in Africa fixed forms but as a 'total social phenomenon'," considered colonialism "a relationship of power, deriving from a particular history and with profound but complex social, econom ic, political, and cultural meanings" (Cooper, 2002B ...
به خواندن ادامه دهیدoperations effectively and implement this Protocol). Another definition of armed conflicts is given by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) report which comprehensively measured armed conflicts as the death resulting from political violence, civil and communal conflicts, violence against civilians, rioting and protesting and
به خواندن ادامه دهیدThere can be no realization of a conflict-free Africa without acknowledging the undeniable link between climate, peace and security. The competition over scarce natural …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدThis book provides the first comprehensive overview of the history of democracy in Africa and explains why the continent's democratic experiments have so often failed, as well as how they could ...
به خواندن ادامه دهیدThis paper posits that the poor understanding of the fundamental causes of West Africa's violent conflicts and civil strife would likely cause the sub-region to continue experiencing and suffering the brunt of these violent wars.
به خواندن ادامه دهید"Regional and international organisations can have a negative impact on conflict resolution in Africa. Regardless of how bloody and protracted civil wars may be, in the end all of them are...
به خواندن ادامه دهیدThe colonizers in Africa were mainly the European countries, and the effect of this colonialism is still felt today. The main reason for colonization was in order for the Europeans to acquire raw materials for their industries in Europe, although they claimed that they were on a mission to civilize the Africans (Boahen 20).
به خواندن ادامه دهیدThe Africa Center's Director of Research, Joseph Siegle, participated in a symposium at the LBJ Presidential Library at the University of Texas on October 16 examining the role of constitutions on conflict management in Africa. Responding to the recently released book, Constitutions and Conflict Management in Africa: Preventing Civil War through Institutional …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدDuring the 16th century, European powers established colonies in various parts of Asia, Africa, and America, acquiring and maintaining political control over these territories. This article will explore the pros and cons of colonialism, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of this historical phenomenon.
به خواندن ادامه دهید6 SPARC Causes of farmer–herder conflicts in Africa There appears to be no consistent narrative in the media on the causes of farmer–herder conflict and a lack of robust evidence. A wide range of causes is given, sometimes within the same publication, resulting in a complex and often confused picture. Often, it is the herders
به خواندن ادامه دهید3. THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE. The root causes of ethnic bias and favouritism in Africa can be traced back to colonial days. Colonisation redrew the boundaries of African nation-states that were more or less disproportionate amalgams for easy administration (Kumuyi, Citation 2007).These states were modelled as extractive rather than investment destinations; the …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدConflict is inevitable and so is an increased quest for peaceful coexistence in modern societies. Therefore, the process and effectiveness of applied resolution mechanism are what matters. Formal legal systems of conflict resolution in African countries are post-colonial western institutions used to seek justice.
به خواندن ادامه دهیدimportant to solve conflict using international, national and state institutions, we must underscore the role of traditional dispute resolution mechanisms for certain conflicts or parts of it, …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدFamily Conflict. Most dowry marriages are founded on bitterness and suspicion, which leads to conflict. This is mainly due to the unreasonable demands of parents before the marriage. These demands lead to loss of respect and, in some instances, the couple pays the money requested and then breaks any relationship with the bride's family.
به خواندن ادامه دهیدCauses of Conflicts in Africa . European colonialism . African countries have diversity in religion, ethnicity and clans, which originated from the legacy of European colonialism. By itself, Ddiversity in identity cannot sufficiently explain the generation ofng conflicts in Africa; in fact, it has a much more complexity in historical background.
به خواندن ادامه دهیدWhile generally not regarded as a direct cause of conflict, a large share of African conflicts have been fought along ethnic lines (Williams, 2016).For instance, the recent troubles in Burundi after President Nkurunziza sought a third term in office have opened old ethnic divisions and instilled interethnic rivalry (Mikhael, 2019).Also, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, …
به خواندن ادامه دهیدIn the 1980s the conflict in South Africa that resulted from over 300 years of colonialism and 40 years of apartheid approached boiling point. The country was steadily heading for civil war. Between 1985 and 1990 more than 6,000 people died because of political violence (Gastrow 1995). This was one of
به خواندن ادامه دهیدLegal Pluralism in Africa came into being as a result of colonialism, which has impacted all areas of human endeavour. However, the amalgamation of foreign laws with indigenous laws often elicits opportunities for challenges and conflicts in interpretation and enforcement of the laws in many African societies. The paper's
به خواندن ادامه دهیدAgainst this backdrop, this paper explores the economic consequences of conflict in sub- Saharan Africa by focusing on three key questions: 1) how have the prevalence and intensity of conflict …
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