Based on data collection and first-hand experience in Man, Côte d’Ivoire, Youngest Recruits is a remarkably refreshing contribution to existing studies of armed conflict in this region of sub-Saharan Africa. The author, Magali Chelpi-den Hamer, deftly surveys the literature on youths involved in conflict, as well as many of the debates taking place among international organizations.
A Bleak Future, a Wasted Generation: Child Soldiers in Africa
The intra and inter-ethnic conflicts in Africa generated mainly by the vestiges of colonialism which include resource control, border dispute, etc, has continued to be a source of set back to Africa’s development.
Zimbabwe’s Constitution Making Process and the Death Penalty: A Philosophical Reflection
The institution of capital punishment has a long history. Despite growing consensus that the institution of capital punishment is not inherently sacrosanct and that it breaches fundamental human rights, the present Zimbabwean constitution embodies capital punishment as a penalty to a number of serious crimes such as high treason and murder.
Environmental Protection Laws and Sustainable Development in the Niger Delta
This paper examines the link between Nigerian environmental protection laws and the sustainable development of the Niger Delta. To achieve this objective, the paper highlights the environmental challenges of the region, and critically examines some environmental laws to determine their usefulness and effectiveness in dealing with environmental problems. The paper argues that due to the […]
