Silencing the Guns: Pathways to Sustainable Peace in Postcolonial Africa

This book interrogates the major challenges of postcolonial Africa that have hindered development, peace, and security. It advocates for different paths to secure peace and tranquillity, more specifically by employing indigenous knowledge systems, and examines the sources of African military coups d’état in political and other contexts, and how to prevent their recurrence. The author conducts a multidisciplinary examination of postcolonial Africa’s peace and security dynamics, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the continent’s challenges and opportunities in these critical areas. By synthesizing insights from political science, history, sociology, and international relations, they offer a holistic perspective that transcends conventional disciplinary boundaries. In the wake of decolonization, Africa emerged as a continent grappling with myriad challenges, particularly in the realms of peace and security. From colonial legacies to contemporary geopolitical dynamics, the journey towards stability has been fraught with complexities and contradictions. This book delves into these complexities, offering a comprehensive exploration of the factors shaping Africa’s peace and security landscape.

Seife Tadelle Kidane Senior research fellow with expertise in African unification, peace and development, citizenship, intra-Africa trade, and indigenous governance system. My passion for African unity and my research background makes me uniquely positioned to undertake this project.

Formerly I worked at Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Culture as a senior government advisor, developing ICT, entrepreneurial, and policy strategies. Public diplomate for more than fifteen years, rising to the rank of chief commissioner. I lecturer at private colleges and universities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the University of Pretoria. Former Pan African Youth Movement (PYU) president and African Youth Peace Council president (AYPC). I served on the African Union’s and the United Nations’ Economic and Social Councils. I served at the Institute of Pan African Thought and Conversation (IPATC), the University of Johannesburg, as a Senior Research Fellow. Currently, I am Adject Professor at Baher Dar University as independent researcher.