The article examined the Chereponi-Wenchiki Conflict and the role of Togo and Ghana's governments in managing the conflict and its effects on the two countries. The social identity theory provided the theoretical lens into issues of ethnicity, culture and ancestral connection to the geographical Readmore

Post-colonial Africa has witnessed a phenomenal increase in conflicts mostly arising out of disagreements over a variety of issues including land, chieftaincy, resource allocation, environmental degradation etc. The West African sub-region has had its fair share of these upheavals notably in the Readmore

The existence of ethnic conflicts dates back hundreds of years. Indeed most of these ethnic conflicts are characterized by lot of bloodshed and Dagban ethnic conflict in northern Ghana is no exception. The principle of conflicts management recognizes the threat of conflicts to socio-economic deve Readmore

The relevance of the topic is dictated by the fact that in recent decades, the threat to international security emanating from terrorism has increased many times. Terrorist organizations have become full-fledged subjects of politics on a par with political parties. In addition, enormous power and Readmore

In 1991 and 1992, Kpandai and its environs in present-day Kpandai District in Northern Ghana were enmeshed in a violent inter-ethnic conflict between the Gonja and the Nawuri over allodial land rights. War broke out between the two ethnic groups in April 1991, June 1991 and May 1992. Prior to the Readmore

This paper examines the chieftaincy succession conflict in Dagbon, Northern Ghana. It traces the history of the struggle for the kingship title between the two feuding clans, the Abudu and the Andani clans, and analyzes in detail the clashes of March 2002 which resulted in the death of the incumb Readmore

This paper explores the role of Manhyia Palace, a traditional political office of the Asantehene (King of Asante Kingdom) in traditional land conflict management in Kumasi. Land conflicts remain a major hindrance to land use and tenure security in most parts of Ghana. Sometimes, the institutions Readmore

The objective of this study is to document the current and historical role of traditional rulers in the prevention and mediation of conflict in northern Nigeria, with a focus on North-Central Nigeria. The study will inform ongoing national discussions on the role of traditional rulers, and DFID a Readmore

This study explores the role of gatekeepers in conflict prevention in Nasarawa State. To achieve this, the study raised two main objectives: identification of how gatekeepers help in the prevention of conflicts in Nasarawa state, ascertaining the perception of community members on their gatekeepe Readmore

Rather than diminishing threats to world peace, the end of the Cold War has brought about new and complex ones. The number of conflicts inspired by ethnic, religious and civil strife has changed the very nature of the modern security system based on the nation-state as both an actor and a guarant Readmore