Conflict resolution in africa : the case of the organisation of african unity (OAU) / Marvin Nii Ankrah.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ankrah, Marvin Nii, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conflict management--Africa.

Conflict management.

Africa--Politics and government--1960-.

Africa.

Africa--Economic conditions--1960-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (83 p.)

Place of Publication:

Hamburg, Germany : Anchor Academic Publishing, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The objective of this research is to investigate the causes of conflict in Africa. Further, it discusses the role played by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in ensuring political order during its period of existence. The study employs content analysis of historical documents, academic works, internet sources and also current conflict situations in Africa as a baseline for its argument. Mainly, the study shows which major sources of tension need to be resolved to enjoy a sound, stable, peaceful, political and economic environment in the new millennium. Auszug aus dem Text</b

Contents:

Conflict Resolution in Africa; The Map of Africa; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Lists of Tables; Abbreviations; Abstract; Chapter 1: Background; 1.1. The Global Conflict Situation; 1.1. The Conflict Situation in Africa; 1.2. Theoretical Framework; 1.3. Conflict Transformation Model (CTM); Chapter 2: Causes of Conflicts in Africa; 2.1. The Search for Sources and Answers; 2.1.1. The Colonial Legacy and the Ethnic Factor; 2.1.2. The Political Dimension The Role of the Elites; 2.1.3. The Economic Dimension; 2.1.4. The Role of External Factors; Chapter 3: The Organisation of African Unity

3.1. Introduction3.1 The Charter of the OAU; 3.2. Objectives of the OAU; 3.3. Principles of the OAU; 3.4. Structure and Organs of the OAU; 3.4.1. The Assembly of Heads of State Government; 3.4.2. The Council of Ministers; 3.4.3. The Secretariat; 3.4.4. The Commission of Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation: Organ for conflict resolution; 3.5. Approaches to Conflict Resolution by OAU; 3.5.1. Summit Diplomacy; 3.5.2. Ad Hoc Committees; 3.5.3. Presidential Mediation; 3.5.4. The use of Good Offices; 3.6. Assessment of OAU Application of Theory

Chapter 4: Subregional Organisations and Peace in Africa - The Case of ECOWAS Intervention in Liberia4.1. West Africa the Black House of Africa; 4.2. The Liberian Civil War Underlying Factors; 4.2.1. The Role of the Liberian Elites; 4.2.2. The Economic Dimension; 4.2.3. The External Connection; 4.3. he Role of ECOWAS; 4.4. Analysis of success; Chapter 5: Conclusion: Peace and Stability in Africa Analysis and Prospects for the Future; Bibliography

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 19, 2014).

ISBN:

3-95489-578-1

OCLC:

871779648