African Journal of
Political Science and International Relations

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pol. Sci. Int. Relat.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0832
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPSIR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 403

Full Length Research Paper

Understanding the drivers of violent extremism in the African Sahel: A historical perspective

Emile Sunjo
  • Emile Sunjo
  • Department of International Relations and Conflict Resolution, University of Buea, Cameroon.
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Francios Ndzi Nyadi
  • Francios Ndzi Nyadi
  • Department of International Relations and Conflict Resolution, University of Buea, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 20 February 2024
  •  Accepted: 12 April 2024
  •  Published: 31 May 2024

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