Foreword by Prof. Dr. Mohammend Jerary -- Introduction -- Across the vast land -- A journey through time -- Traders, Nomads and Slaves -- Navigating and mapping the "white spot" -- On major trans-Saharan trails -- Places of Trade, Communication and Religion - Important Oases -- Bibliography.

1. Introduction and Historical Overview 1. - PART 1 THE STATE AND NEOLIBERALISM 21. - 2. Neoliberal Restructuring and State Interventionism 23. - 3. Interventionist Labour Relations Policy 63. - PART 2 THE MILITARY REGIME AND ORGANIZED LABOUR 1980-3 89. - 4. The Military Coup and Suppression of...