Traditional Authorities in Africa. Resurgence in an Era of Democratisation
Traditional authority is a distinguishing feature in the landscape of contemporary Africa. It remains important in organising the life of the people at the local level despite modern state structures. As a result, a large number of African countries have enhanced or formalised the position of their...
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2008
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