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- Title
Book Review: Secession and Separatist Conflicts in Postcolonial Africa by Charles G. Thomas and Toyin Falola.
- Authors
Wyss, Marco
- Abstract
The book "Secession and Separatist Conflicts in Postcolonial Africa" by Charles G. Thomas and Toyin Falola explores the history of secessionist movements in Africa. The authors examine various case studies, including Katanga, Biafra, Eritrea, South Sudan, Somaliland, and the Azawad, to understand the factors that contributed to the success or failure of these movements. They argue that the outcome of secessionist endeavors in Africa depended on a combination of internal and external factors, such as the nature of the movement, local, regional, and international influences, and the changing geopolitical landscape. While the book does not offer original research or extensive theoretical analysis, it provides a comprehensive overview of secessionist conflicts in Africa and offers insights into the reasons behind their outcomes.
- Subjects
FALOLA, Toyin, 1953-; SECESSION &; Separatist Conflicts in Postcolonial Africa (Book); SECESSION; WAR on Terrorism, 2001-2009; SEPARATISTS
- Publication
War in History, 2024, Vol 31, Issue 1, p97
- ISSN
0968-3445
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/09683445231219535