Silencing the Guns: Pathways to Sustainable Peace in Postcolonial Africa

This book interrogates the major challenges of postcolonial Africa that have hindered development, peace, and security. It advocates for different paths to secure peace and tranquillity, more specifically by employing indigenous knowledge systems, and examines the sources of African military coups d'état in political and other contexts, and how to prevent their recurrence. The author conducts a multidisciplinary examination of postcolonial Africa's peace and security dynamics, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the continent's challenges and opportunities in these critical areas. By synthesizing insights from political science, history, sociology, and international relations, they offer a holistic perspective that transcends conventional disciplinary boundaries. In the wake of decolonization, Africa emerged as a continent grappling with myriad challenges, particularly in the realms of peace and security. From colonial legacies to contemporary geopolitical dynamics, the journey towards stability has been fraught with complexities and contradictions. This book delves into these complexities, offering a comprehensive exploration of the factors shaping Africa's peace and security landscape.

Explores how the legacy of colonialism continues to influence Africa's peace and security landscape Analyzes the diverse security challenges confronting Africa and their implications for regional and global security Explores the role of regional organizations such as the African Union and sub-regional bodies in promoting security

Autorentext

Dr. Seife Tadelle Kidane is the Director of the Centre for Governance and Intra- Africa Trade Studies (CGIATS) at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He has held executive positions in the governmental, private, not-for-profit, and academic sectors for more than twenty years, serving as a senior government advisor, public diplomat, lecturer, Senior Research Fellow and CEO of different entities.

Inhalt

Chapter I Silencing the Gun as A Security and Development Architecture Instrument in Africa.- Chapter II Framework for African Peace and Security Drawing on Indigenous Knowledge and African Wisdom.- Chapter III Tribal/Ethnic Imperialism, an Old Paradigm and a New Phenomenon, Is a Security Threat to Africa.- Chapter IV Climate Change has emerged as a Security Threat in the Sahel and Horn of Africa.- Chapter V Africa's Greater Horn Conflict and Unrest Recurring Cycle Sudan as Illustration.- Chapter VI African Migration Essentiality and Mass Exodus and Security Concerns.- Chapter VII Ethiopia's Ethnic and Language Based Federalism: As a Source of Conflict.-Chapter VIII African Military Coup D'état Offset and Downplayed Western Democracy.-Chapter IX Nigeria's Ethnic Based Federalism and Its Development Conundrum.- Chapter X Conflicts in Security Due to Rapid Population Growth.- Chapter XI Illegal Capital Flight as A Source of Economic Destabilisation and Security Concern.- Chapter XII Examining the Nexus of Transitional Peace and Development in Horn of Africa.- Chapter XIII The Next Frontier of Peace and Security Is Transboundary Rivers and Water Politics.- Chapter XIV Critical Appraisal of The Saharawi Liberation Quest and The Deadlock.- Chapter XV Adwa As an Epitome of collective Security and Pan Africanism Conscientious.