Africa in global politics in the twenty-first century : a pan-African perspective /

Abegunrin, Olayiwola,

Africa in global politics in the twenty-first century : a pan-African perspective / Africa in global politics in the 21st century Olayiwola Abegunrin. - First edition. - xxii, 265 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nigeria and the struggle for the liberation of South Africa -- Nigeria and South Africa in the global forum -- Post-apartheid South Africa : new challenges and dilemmas -- Southern African development community and the new South Africa -- Ethnicity and ethnic conflicts in Africa -- Peace, security, and human survival in Africa -- From organization of African unity to African Union -- New partnership for Africa's development : politics of dependence -- Pan-Africanism and unity : a wake-up call to Africans.

In this twenty-first century, Africa has become an important source of the United States energy imports and the world's natural resources. It has also become the epicenter of the worlds deadly health epidemic, HIV/AIDS, and one of the battlegrounds in the fight against terrorism. With Nigeria and South Africa leading the continent, Africa has become a major player to be reckoned with in the global affairs.-- PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION.

0230618901 9780230618909

2009000632


World politics--21st century


Africa, Sub-Saharan--Foreign relations--1960-
Africa, Sub-Saharan--Politics and government--1960-
Africa, Sub-Saharan--Social conditions--1960-
Nigeria--Foreign relations--1960-
Nigeria--Politics and government--1960-
Nigeria--Social conditions--1960-
South Africa--Foreign relations--1994-
South Africa--Politics and government--1994-
South Africa--Social conditions--1994-

DT30.5 / .A247 2009

327.67

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