African Refugees

African Refugees is a comprehensive book that discusses the context, causes, and consequences of refugee lives for African people around the world. It covers topics such as human rights, policy frameworks, refugee protection, durable solutions, and less-studied topics such as refugee youths, refugee camps, LGBTQ refugees, urban refugees, and refugee women. It also takes on rare but emergent topics such as citizenship and the creativity of African refugees. The book recognizes African agency and contributions in pursuit of solutions but avoids the pitfalls of the colonial gaze, seeking to complicate these narratives by recognizing African refugee issues within exploitative global, colonial, and neo-colonial systems of power.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 688 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2023
Publisher: Indiana University Press

African Refugees is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted context, underlying causes, and far-reaching consequences of the lives of refugees across Africa. It delves into a range of issues, policies, and solutions pertaining to African refugees worldwide, covering overarching themes such as human rights, policy frameworks, refugee protection, and durable solutions. Additionally, the book explores less-studied topics such as refugee youths, refugee camps, LGBTQ refugees, urban refugees, and refugee women, shedding light on their unique experiences and challenges. Furthermore, it addresses rare but emerging topics such as citizenship and the remarkable creativity exhibited by African refugees in their pursuit of safety and a better future.

To convey the rich tapestry of the African refugee story, Toyin Falola and Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso have skillfully woven together the voices and experiences of individual refugees throughout history. Their book spans from the distant past to the present day, providing a comprehensive account of the full spectrum of experiences endured by African refugees, from the initial impetus for flight to their existence in exile. Throughout this journey, a steadfast focus remains on the intricate quest for solutions.

African Refugees acknowledges the agency and valuable contributions of African individuals and communities in their relentless pursuit of solutions for African refugees across time. It endeavors to avoid the pitfalls of the colonial gaze, which perpetually pathologizes refugees and attributes all problems to Africa alone. Instead, the book seeks to complicate these narratives by recognizing the multifaceted issues faced by African refugees within exploitative global, colonial, and neo-colonial systems of power.

By undertaking this comprehensive exploration, African Refugees contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding refugee experiences and offers valuable insights into the urgent need for comprehensive policies, support systems, and global cooperation in addressing the challenges faced by African refugees worldwide.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253064424