Ungoverned Spaces in Africa
The Rise of Non-State Violence and the Crisis in Security
Ungoverned Spaces in Africa
The Rise of Non-State Violence and the Crisis in Security
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Description
Since the end of the Cold War era, a more complex global security environment has led to a proliferation of so-called 'ungoverned spaces' in Africa, in which Violent Non State Actors and unregulated private military and security companies have emerged as powerful and persistent forces.
This book shines a light on the inevitable political, economic, and security dilemmas that have resulted, analysing the conditions which have led to the flourishing of terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda in Magreb (AQIM), Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) - the combined effect of which threatens the destabilization of the post-colonial African security architecture.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction: Ungoverned Spaces and Crisis of Security in Africa – Usman A Tar, Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigeria, and Bashir Bala University of Exeter, UK
PART I: THEORISING UNGOVERNED SPACES IN AFRICA: STATE OF THE ART
Chapter 2: Theorising Ungoverned Spaces in Africa: State of the Art – Roy Love, University of York, UK
Chapter 3: Resource Conflicts and Spiralling Violence in Africa – Kenneth Omeje, University of South Africa, South Africa
Chapter 4: Redefining the Contours of Crime and Criminality in Africa –Kam Kah, University Bouea, Cameroon
PART II: CONTINENTAL PERSPECTIVES: THE FRONTIERS OF UNGOVERNED SPACES IN AFRICA
Chapter 5: Crisis of Post-Coloniality and Organised Violence in Africa - Ubong Essien Umoh, University of Uyo, Nigeria, and Otoabsi Akpan, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Chapter 6: Globalisation, Ungoverned Spaces and Rural Violence in Africa - Abba Gana Shettima, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria
Chapter 7: Agrarian Question and Communal Violence in Africa - Dauda Abubakar, University of Michigan-Flint, USA
Chapter 8: Law Enforcement, Criminality and Organised Crime in Africa – SP Dawud Mohammed Dawud, Nigerian Police Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja and Haruna Yerima, ABU, Nigeria
Chapter 9: Civil Wars, Complex Emergencies and Organised Crime in Africa - Hussain Jibrin, Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigeria and Mallam Umar Yandaki, Usman Danfodio University, Nigeria
Chapter 10: The Political Economy of Resource Conflict and Organised Violence in Africa –Dele Babalola, Baze University, Nigeria
Chapter 11: Refugees, IDPs and Ungoverned Spaces in Africa - Sharkdam Wapmuk, Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigeria
Chapter 12: State Sovereignty, Social Contract and Ungoverned Spaces in Africa, Haruna D. Dlakwai, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria
Chapter 13: Piracy and High Sea Crime in the Gulf of Guinea – Freedom Onuoha, University of Nigeria, Nigeria and Afua Lamptey, Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre, Ghana
PART III: CONCLUSION
Chapter 14: Conclusion: Reclaiming Ungoverned Spaces in Africa – Bashir Bala University of Exeter, UK and Usman A Tar, Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigeria
Product details
| Published | May 14 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 9781350257382 |
| Imprint | Zed Books |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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