Artifact #2: Identity, Citizenship, and Political Conflict in Africa

Much of the information provided by our guest speaker is in this book by Edmond J. Keller. He speaks about the grim nature of Africa but also highlights the many benefits coming out of the continent. With an growing workforce, the youngest among the entierly world, Africa is an growing economic center which tends to get looked down on. Our speaker also highlights patriarchal and matriarchal societies in Africa, identities, political strife, and how citizenship is actively shifted among those in power. As stated new political regimes assume an certain ethinicity and provide citizenship to those of their ethnic group. Others are left out and land is rearranged to benefit what group is in power.