African economic and social history since 1800 suggests that the relationships between ethnic consciousness and market transaction is very varied and largely unpredictable. The early twentieth century was a period of important change. Before 1900 labour was scarce and land abundant: inter-ethnic...

Why do most Europeans see 'Africa' as feckless victim and 'the West' as a rescue service? How far are Africanists responsible for this misperception? How are you/we to see to it that the EU and G8 act on the Commission for Africa's generally sound proposals? How far can we look to our...

Today, the cohesion of multi-ethnic societies is at risk across the globe. Throughout history, to the present day, African countries have been facing this challenge. Historical inequalities and social division undermine cohesion and sow seeds of instability. How can Africa build a future where...