Redefining Conflict Transformation in Africa

ISBN-13: 9783847385158 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 268 str.

Okereafor Chris

Opis

As a journalist who covered the diplomatic beat for over two decades, the denouement of the hot dispute over the ownership of the oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula boundary between two close-nit Sub--Saharan West African neighbors;Nigeria and Cameroon was a major breaking news in modern warfare to this Author. Therefore, this book is not only a historical survey, but also a professionally informed investigation into Conflict Transformation models in Africa. The central theme of the book is to illustrate how the hand-over of the disputed Peninsula can serve as a capable tool in recovering the past history and culture of African conflict resolution mechanism and exploring its future potentials for Peace Building in Africa in particular and other troubled spots in the world. These broad objectives also explores the the lingering question concerning the novel idea of peace and security as a veritable instrument for democracy and good governance towards socio-political and economic development of Africa.

O autorze

A political scientist and award-wining journalist of international repute, Chris Okereafor has over 20 years experience in the media and has worked on issues of peace building, human rights and development. An international consultant, he is the Founder of African Peace Project(APP) Lagos and Corresponding Member of the The Peace Party of Britain