This book provides a detailed biography of Daniel arap Moi, the second President of Kenya, tracing his early life, rise through political ranks, and eventual emergence as a central figure in Kenyan national leadership. Andrew Morton examines Moi’s personal background, political ideology, leadership style, and the challenges he faced in guiding Kenya through periods of political transition. Dr…
The Making of a Periphery traces the economic, social, and cultural history of southern Tanzania, particularly the Makonde people, from the colonial era to the post-independence period. It demonstrates how the southern region was shaped as a "periphery" within the national economic structure by colonial policies, post-independence state-building, and modern market interactions. Through multidis…
This book presents a comprehensive biographical account of Kwame Nkrumah, tracing his life from early childhood to his final years. Bankole Timothy offers detailed insights into Nkrumah’s upbringing, education, political awakening, and rise to prominence as the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana. The narrative explores Nkrumah’s ideological formation, his leadership in the independ…
This book provides an insightful account of the political rise of Kwame Nkrumah, one of Africa’s most influential independence leaders and the first Prime Minister and President of Ghana. Bankole Timothy traces Nkrumah’s early activism, his leadership in the anti-colonial movement, and his emergence as a central figure in postcolonial African politics. Through personal observations and hist…
In this memoir, Major-General H. T. Alexander recounts his two years serving as Chief of Staff to President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana during a pivotal period in the country’s early independence. The book provides a first-hand perspective on the political climate, administrative challenges, and ideological tensions of Nkrumah’s government. Alexander offers insight into the dynamics of leadershi…
This historical study of Madagascar, authored by F. Labatut and R. Raharinarivonirina, provides a comprehensive overview of the island’s political, social, and cultural development. Designed primarily for educational purposes, the book traces Madagascar's history from early settlement and the rise of major kingdoms through the colonial period and into the modern era. With a preface by S. Raja…
This book by Serge Zafimahova offers a critical and insightful analysis of Madagascar’s international and regional political dynamics within the Indian Ocean. Drawing on the author’s extensive experience as a former international affairs correspondent and presidential adviser, the work examines the interaction between global politics and Madagascar’s domestic policy. It highlights issues …
State Politics in Zimbabwe by Jeffrey Herbst provides an analytical study of the political structures, governance patterns, and state-building processes in Zimbabwe during the post-independence period. Herbst examines how political authority is constructed, maintained, and contested within Zimbabwe’s unique social and economic landscape. Covering themes such as the relationship between the st…
Contribution to National Construction is a collection of political writings by Ahmadou Ahidjo, the first President of Cameroon, originally published in 1964. The book outlines Ahidjo’s vision for building a stable and unified Cameroonian nation after independence. He discusses key pillars of national construction, including political discipline, economic development, social cohesion, national…
Our Zimbabwe: An Element of Political Economy offers an analytical overview of Zimbabwe’s economic and political structures in the years following independence. Arthur Jim Patsanza examines the nation’s development challenges, economic policies, and the relationship between political decision-making and economic outcomes. The book discusses issues such as state planning, resource distributi…