Abdul Rahman Mohamed Babu's book, "African Socialism or Socialist Africa?" is a critical analysis of the concept of "African socialism," widely promoted by African leaders in the post-colonial era. Babu argues that the term is often used to encapsulate nationalist policies that do not fully lead to genuine social transformation. He compares various models of socialism implemented in Africa and …
African Socialism is a collection of writings that examines the emergence of the concept of African-style socialism in the early years of African independence. Edited by William H. Friedland and Carl G. Rosberg, Jr., this book explores how African leaders such as Nyerere, Senghor, and Nkrumah combined traditional values, communal social structures, and modern aspirations to develop political id…