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  • The Politics of Challenging Presidential Term Limits in Africa

    Edited by Jack R. Mangala ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    This book takes stock of the debate surrounding the institution of presidential term limits in Africa, against the backdrop of global trends toward authoritarianism and the rise of strong men. Widely adopted three decades ago, term limits for the office of the president are now being challenged by many African leaders. The power alternation debate in Africa raises important questions concerning ... Read more

    $64.09 CAD

  • Africa and its Global Diaspora

    The Policy and Politics of Emigration

    Edited by Jack Mangala ...
    Series series History (R0)
    The book presents a thorough study of the changing landscape of state-diaspora relations in Africa, as well as a robust analysis of diaspora engagement policies being pursued across the continent. As the Africa diaspora strengthens its socio-economic and political clout, countries of origin in Africa have sought to engage their citizens living abroad. Over the past decade, the role of diaspora in ... Read more

    $128.09 CAD

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  • Empires of the Sea

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  • Rorke's Drift

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  • The Esan People of Nigeria, West Africa

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    This work is mainly an editorial compilation of excerpts from different authors, yours truly included. As such, I do not claim original authorship of some of the content. I want to thank Prof Simon Ehiabhi, Mr. Iseribhor Okhueleigbe, Mr. Sylvester Omosun, Dr. Ayodele Akinrinwale and Dr. Tamuno Takena for their permission and excitement upon being broached to use some of their works in this ... Read more

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  • Through the Dark Continent

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    Through the Dark Continent is Henry M. Stanley's sweeping record of African exploration, imperial rivalry, and hard-won survival. Beginning with grateful acknowledgments to patrons, Providence, officials, and the many companions who shared the ordeal—along with sorrow for those who died or vanished—Stanley presents his journey as both vindication and testimony. He recalls the first stirrings of ... Read more

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  • The Boy Who Runs

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