(2) 1 Flashcards
West Africa’s intra-state conflicts started to rise since:
The decolonization and
independence of African
countries.
Where did the Mali war take place?
Between the northern and
southern parts of Mali.
Communal conflicts in Nigeria started after the:
World War I.
In how many categories can the communal conflicts in Nigeria be divided?
2
What caused Somalia to become a failed state?
Armed groups competition for power
Into what two broad categories can Nigeria’s conflicts be divided?
Ethno-religious conflicts and
herder-farmer conflicts.
What were the consequences of the Mali War?
The politicization of the army,
security agencies and the fragility
of the state.
What are the main causes of sexual assault and femicide cases in African regions?
Inequity treatment and low
status women have in Africa.
What is the main religion practiced in Egypt?
Islam
Why is elephant hunting a recurrent activity in Africa?
Because of the demand for
highly valuable tusks.
Is Burkina Faso considered the safest country in Africa?
False
The acts of maritime piracy that occur in West Africa were originated in Somalia.
True
The Boko Haram problem is an Islamist conflict in Egypt.
False
Nigeria is a multi-ethnic state.
True
African governments destinate a considerable percentage of their budget to resolve gender-based violence and rape culture
False
