David Soggot's Namibia: The Violent Heritage" examines the long history of conflict, oppression, and struggle of the Namibian people, from the German colonial era to the South African occupation. The author reveals how the legacy of structural violence created political tensions, racial discrimination, and profound human rights violations. Through historical and political analysis, the book dep…
Namibia: The Last Colony is a comprehensive study of Namibia's colonial history through the struggle for independence. Edited by Reginald H. Green, Kimmo Kiljunen, and Marja-Liisa Kiljunen, this book examines the political, social, and economic dynamics of Namibia under German and South African rule, including the policy of apartheid, which had a significant impact on the lives of local people.…
Tradition and Identity in Changing Africa examines the dynamics of social and cultural change in various African societies in the 20th century. Using ethnological approaches and case studies, authors Mark A. Tessler, William M. O’Barr, and David H. Spain explore how traditions, social structures, and cultural identities transformed in the context of modernization and political change. This bo…
This book is a legal study prepared by Raja Shehadeh with the assistance of Jonathan Kuttab for the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ). It analyzes the legal situation in the West Bank following the Israeli military occupation, including the application of laws and regulations, the legal status of the Palestinian population, the treatment of detainees, and various administrative policies…
This study examines the domed tombs of Eastern Sudan, focusing on their functional, cultural, and psychological significance within local communities. Salah Omer As-Sadig explores the architectural characteristics of these tombs, their symbolic forms, and their roles in the social and spiritual life of the region. The book traces the historical development of tomb construction in Eastern Sudan …
This book provides a detailed examination of the evolution of democracy and the role of civil society in Nigeria. Written by Matthew Hassan Kukah, it explores the relationship between state institutions, civic groups, and citizens in the struggle for democratic governance. Kukah analyzes authoritarianism, military rule, human rights issues, and the challenges faced by civil society organization…
The Smaller Dragon provides a comprehensive political history of Vietnam, tracing the country’s development from its early dynastic roots to the mid-20th century. Joseph Buttinger analyzes the evolution of Vietnamese nationalism, the impact of French colonialism, and the rise of modern political movements, including communism and anticolonial resistance. Through historical interpretation and …
This book presents a comprehensive study of the development of educational policies and the progress of the education system in Sri Lanka during the British colonial period from 1796 to 1948. J. E. Jayasuriya examines the major reforms, legislative measures, missionary influence, structural changes, and the evolution of both primary and secondary education under British administration. Through …
This book examines the political history of Southern Sudan after Sudan’s independence in 1956, focusing on the repeated failure of agreements intended to resolve the North–South conflict. Written by Abel Alier, one of the region’s key political figures, the work provides a detailed account of negotiations, peace accords, and constitutional arrangements that were signed but later dishonour…
This special issue of Présence Africaine contains documents, speeches, reports, and essays presented at the Second Congress of Negro Writers and Artists, held in Rome from March 26 to April 1, 1959. This congress brought together intellectuals, artists, and writers from Africa and the diaspora to discuss issues of identity, culture, colonialism, decolonization, and the role of art and literatu…