This unique volume seeks both to historicize and to deconstruct the pervasive, almost ritualistic, association of Africa with forms of terrorism as well as extr

This book makes an important contribution to the conflict literature and to new ways of thinking about agency and social life in fragile contexts. It does this

This book makes an important contribution to the conflict literature and to new ways of thinking about agency and social life in fragile contexts. It does this

This book explores the rise and impact of violent non-state actors in contemporary Africa and the implications for the sovereignty and security of African state