War and Conflict in Africa Paul D. Williams
Publisher: Wiley

There are currently fifteen African countries involved in war, or are experiencing post-war conflict and tension. In 2001, there were estimated to be 200,000 child soldiers in Africa. Why has Africa had so much civil war? But how can we explain this proliferation of armed conflicts? What role do young women play in contemporary African wars? Ending violent conflicts in West Africa remains one of the main challenges of the sub-region. The most obvious way armed conflict affects hunger is through the deliberate use of had been largely successful in preventing famine except in war zones. After the Cold War, Africa earned the dubious distinction of being the world's most bloody continent. 306pp., £17.99, ISBN 9780745645452. 50 percent of the food grown in Africa) they must rely on the assistance of others. War and Conflict in Africa by Paul D. South African Border War is located in Angola-Namibia Border. War & Conflict in Africa has 11 ratings and 0 reviews. This paper therefore uses a two‐actor model to capture the continuum from totalwar to complete peace that often characterises Africa's conflicts. This part of the globalissues.org web site looks at the conflict ocurring 2000; Sierra Leone - Another African Diamond War By Mark S. This is the story across much of Africa, where nearly half of the continent's 53 countries are home to an active conflict or a recently ended one. Infrastructural damage is a serious consequence of war and conflict.