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Embedding Policy Sciences and Human Security: Why Relative Peace and Security Are Necessary but Not Sufficient Conditions for Nation-Building in the Sadc Region
Teboho J. Lebakeng and Rich Mashimbye5

Ethnicity and Constitutional Design in Monoethnic Societies: The Case of Lesotho
Hoolo Nyane27


Ethnicism: The Political Exploitation of Nigeria's Ethnic Diversity
Felix Emeka Ukwu47


How Far is the East from the West? The Role of Social Media and Crisis Communication Approach in Unifying the Igbo and Yoruba Ethnic Groups in the Political Landscape in Southern Nigeria: A Review of Issues around pre-1960, 1967-1970; 2014 and 2023 Elections
Udoh James Akpan, Sazelo Michael Mkhize and Sam Erevbenagie Usadolo67


The Impact of Religious Extremism on Nigeria's Economic Development
Oluwasegun Peter Aluko and Caleb Abiodun Adeleye93


South Africa's Role in Post-conflict Reconstruction in Africa: A Case of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Moshe Makoka107


The Relevance of Ujamaa Philosophy in Community Development Practice in South Africa: Reflections of a Community Development Practitioner
Edmore Ntini, Nsizwazonke E Yende and Zethembe Mseleku125

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