Understanding the Horizontal and Vertical Nature of Africa Migration in Contemporary Times

The book project strives to establish and interpret the experiences and realities of African migration using African epistemology and philosophy. The significance of this book is triggered by an observation that seeks to propound the Eurocentric paradigm as not being the only dominating, acceptable, or legitimate approach to knowledge in explaining the evolution and dynamics of African migration. Africans have a long history of migration, both involuntary and voluntary. Contemporary African migrants have experienced three (3) types of migration, namely labour migration, forced migration or refugee movement, and skilled professional migration. These types of migration take place within the continent and between Africa and other continents. The book seeks to explore and cover a wide array of issues experienced by contemporary African migrants. This includes, but is not limited to, what and who a contemporary African migrant is; factors that influence contemporary African migration; the role and impact of regional institutions and other transnational entities on contemporary African migration; the challenges of contemporary African migrants; the impact of contemporary African migrants in national, regional, international politics and economy; the role of a contemporary African migrant on regional integration.

Examines the dynamics inherent in Africans' lengthy history of voluntary and involuntary migration Explores various case studies, concepts & theories, mechanisms aimed at understanding phenomenon of migration in Africa Establishes and interprets the experiences and realities of African migration using African epistemology and philosophy

Auteur

Stanley Osezua Ehiane is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political and Administrative Studies at the University of Botswanan, Gaborone, Botswana. He obtained his PhD in International Relations from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He recently co-edited Cybercrime and Challenges in South Africa and Engagement of Africa in Conflict Dynamics and Peace Architecture.

Mfundo Mandla Masuku is an Associate Professor in the School of Built Environment and Development Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has published more than 50 scholarly articles, 13 book chapters, and 4 Edited books. He has presented papers at both local and international conferences.

Kekgaoditse Suping is a Lecturer of International Relations at the University of Botswana. His research areas are diplomacy, migration studies and political ecology in the global south. His recent publications, include, amongst others, Migrant Mineworkers and South Africa's Diplomatic Relations with Botswana and Lesotho (2022).

Contenu

Part I: Migration in Africa.- Chapter 1: Introduction and Contextual Background.- Chapter 2: In Search of Greener Pastures: The Harrowing Experience of Nigeria's Forced and Irregular Migrants.- Chapter 3: Africans caught in the Web of Migration, the Fears, the Tears, and the Triumphs.- Chapter 4: The need for a better life: The Temple Run Phenomenon in Sierra Leone.- Part II: Migration Case Studies In Africa.- Chapter 5: Internal Migration and Adolescent Pregnancy in South Africa.- Chapter 6: Transhumance Nomadism and Farmer's Conflict in Southwest Nigeria.- Chapter 7: Zimbabwean Illegal Immigrants on South African Border Security.- Part III: Migration: Africa And The Globe.- Chapter 8: Cross Border Migration and Security Challenges in West Africa: Implication on Sustainable Development.- Chapter 9: Migration as a source of conflict: Understanding xenophobia in South Africa.- Chapter 10: Migration Trends and Organized Transnational Crime in 21st Century Eastern Africa: A Critical Analysis.- Chapter 11: Climate change as an instigator of migration: its impact on rural agriculture.- Part IV: Institutional Approach of Addressing Migration.- Chapter 12: Migration diplomacy: liberation struggle, migration governance and diplomatic relations in Southern Africa.- Chapter 13: Implications of International Migration Restrictions on Inter-State Diplomatic Relations during COVID-19: China-Africa in Perspective.- Chapter 14: Forced Migration, Space-Making and Government-led Interventions in Urban Markets of South-west Nigeria.- Chapter 15: Curbing brain drain: A perspective of African graduates in the United States.- Chapter 16: Migration Strategies in Global South: Approaches for addressing migration in contemporary Ghana, 20002023.- Chapter 17: Tomorrow's Migration: Assessing Institutional Preparedness for Climate-Induced Displacement in Sub-Saharan Africa.