Introduction, 1: An Archeology of Knowledge on Securitization in Africa: From Eurocentrism to Racism, 2: Ontological Security and West Africa, 3: A New Securitization Framework Outside of the West: The Securitization-Neo-Patrimonialism Nexus, 4: Liberia: Neo-Patrimonial Statehood and Securitization Processes, 5: Sierra Leone: Neo-Patrimonial Political Culture and Securitization Processes, 6: Health Security in West Africa: From HIV/AIDS, EDV/Ebola to COVID-19, Conclusion