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Religions and Nation-Building in Federal Ethiopia: The Contention between Major Religions
Anteneh Melu Yilma5

Re-Building the Somali National Army: Problems beyond Al-Shabaab
Mohamed Yusuf Adan27


The Conceptual Lens on Active Citizenry, Building State Capacity, and Developmental State Model in South Africa
Tshedza Tshivhasa Sikhwari and Maleka Mogotsi Caiphus43


Territorial Gangsterism: An Obstacle Towards Building Social Cohesion in the Townships of South Africa
Boikhutso Florencia Mfusi and Lebakeng Teboho Josiah61


Exploration of the Consultation Process of Naming and Renaming Place Names in South Africa: A Case of Graaf-Reinet
Mavhungu Elias Musitha79


Leveraging Communication for Diplomacy and Active Citizenry in State Capacity Building
Maria Mushaathoni101

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