Transborder Pastoral Nomadism and Human Security in Africa: Focus on West Africa
About this ebook
With a special focus on West Africa and Nigeria, the volume discusses crucial themes that highlight the role of borders in the security architecture of the region which include,
• Political economy of herdsmen-farmers’ conflicts in West Africa;
• The scarcity-migration perspective of the Sahel region;
• Population pressure, urbanization, and nomadic pastoral violence in West Africa;
• Human trafficking and kidnapping for ransom in Nigeria;
• Drivers of ‘labour’ migration of Fulani herders to Ghana, and other topics.
A key contribution to a pressing issue, this volume will be of interest to scholars and students of history, political science, anthropology, geography, international relations, literature, environmental science, and peace and conflict studies.
About the author
Richard A. Olaniyan was for many years a Professor of History and International Relations at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria where he served as Dean of Arts. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (FNAL).
Olukayode A. Faleye is Senior Lecturer in History and International Studies at Edo State University, Uzairue, Nigeria.
Inocent Moyo is Senior Lecturer in Human Geography and Environmental Studies at University of Zululand, South Africa.
