Complex Solutions to Local Problems (Paperback)

Jude Cocodia

ISBN 10: 183999326X / ISBN 13: 9781839993268

Published by Anthem Press, London, 2024

About this Item

Paperback. Explores the Indigenous alternative solutions to the conflict in Somalia that were available prior to the African Union's peacekeeping operation.This book examines Indigenous alternative solutions to the conflict in Somalia that were available prior to the African Union's (AU) peacekeeping operation AMISOM. Bearing the long-standing stalemate with Al-Shabaab, this book contends that the AU should retrace its steps and utilise these Indigenous approaches else it would lose out in a protracted war. AMISOM was a product of the extremely biased mainstream/Western narrative that has done great harm on the continent. So it is high time Africans tell their story of what the issues really are and encourage its IGOs to do the same in addressing issues on the continent, Somalia inclusive. The Single Story Thesis was the method of analysis adopted for this book. This book questions the dominant narrative used in stereotyping Africa and the status of Al-Shabaab in Somalia's quest for peace. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complex Solutions to Local Problems (Paperback)
• Publisher: Anthem Press, London
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 183999326X
• ISBN 13: 9781839993268
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This book examines Indigenous alternative solutions to the conflict in Somalia that were available prior to the African Union’s (AU) peacekeeping operation – AMISOM. Bearing the long-standing stalemate with Al-Shabaab, this book contends that the AU should retrace its steps and utilise these Indigenous approaches else it would lose out in a protracted war. AMISOM was a product of the extremely biased mainstream/Western narrative that has done great harm on the continent. So it is high time Africans tell their story of what the issues really are and encourage its IGOs to do the same in addressing issues on the continent, Somalia inclusive. The Single Story Thesis was the method of analysis adopted for this book.

About the Author

Dr. Jude Cocodia is a professor of the Niger Delta University, Nigeria, and a research fellow of the University of the Free State, South Africa.