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Analyses the causes, dynamics and politics underpinning oil-related violence in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. This book examines the role of oil as a commodity of global strategic significance, addressing the relationship between oil, energy security and development in the Niger Delta.

A remarkable and original exploration of the impact of how international markets and trade regimes impact the lives of ordinary Africans.

A highly original volume analysing the effects and implications of large-scale displacement in Africa.

Provides vital insights into the future of peacekeeping operations in Africa, as well as practical solutions to security challenges facing the continent.

Provides vital insights into the future of peacekeeping operations in Africa, as well as practical solutions to security challenges facing the continent.

A comprehensive analysis of the rise of private security providers across Africa, and its implications for African states and societies

China and India have become the most important economic partners of Africa. This book examines the opportunities and challenges posed by the presence of China and India in Africa, and proposes critical interventions that African governments must undertake in order to negotiate with China and India from a stronger and more informed platform.

Africa's Informal Workers is a vigorous examination of the informalization and casualization of work, which is changing livelihoods in Africa and beyond.

China and India have become the most important economic partners of Africa. This book examines the opportunities and challenges posed by the presence of China and India in Africa, and proposes critical interventions that African governments must undertake in order to negotiate with China and India from a stronger and more informed platform.

Africa's Informal Workers is a vigorous examination of the informalization and casualization of work, which is changing livelihoods in Africa and beyond.

An essential book for anyone wishing to understand the startling impact of biofuels and land outsourcing on Africa.

Through a variety of in-depth case studies - from DRC to Somali to Liberia amongst others - this book shows how important informal political and economic networks are in many of the continent's conflict areas.