Roles of Leaders in the Theatre of Conflict, War and Peace on African Socio-Political, and Cultural Stages - By Damilola Joseph

Abstract
Africa has long been the parole of conflicts, war, terrorism, et cetera, in the extensive langue of the whole world’s conflict. Consequently, this essay proposes to suggest policies and considerations that can effect and sustain peace in Africa, drawing from instances and causes of conflicts across the continent.

Keywords: Africa, Nigeria, West, Southern, Northern, Conflict, Security, Peace, Leadership.
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