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Established as a country a little more than a century ago, born as an independent republic in June 1977, Djibouti is among the youngest as well as the smallest states in Africa. Yet its strategic location at the crossroads of the maritime trade routes between Africa, Asia and Europe turned this tiny spot on the world map into a vital player in twentieth century geopolitics. This historical dictionary has been conceived not as a history book but as a reading grid for the major historical items that are still molding the country's social, political and economic life.
This study of minorities involves the difficult issues of rights, justice, equality, dignity, identity, autonomy, political liberties, and cultural freedoms. The A-Z Encyclopedia presents the facts, arguments, and areas of contention in over 560 entries in a clear, objective manner. For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of the World's Minorities website.
The World Today Series: Africa provides students with vital information on all countries on the African continent through a thorough and expert overview of political and economic histories, current events, and emerging trends. Each country is examined through the following sections: Basic Facts; Land and People; The Past: Political and Economic History; The Present: Contemporary Issues; and The Future. In addition to country chapters, the book features extended essays on Africa’s Historical Background and the Colonial Period. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students. The content is thorough yet perfect for a one-semester introductory course or general library reference. Available in both print and e-book formats and priced low to fit student and library budgets.
Although the Horn of Africa was historically one of the earliest destinations for Yemeni migrants, it has been overlooked by scholars, who have otherwise meticulously documented the Yemeni presence in the Indian Ocean region. Subjects of Empires/Citizens of States draws on rich ethnographic and historical research to examine the interaction of the Yemeni diaspora with states and empires in Djibouti and Ethiopia from the early twentieth century, when European powers began to colonize the region. In doing so, it aims to counter a dominant perspective in Indian Ocean studies that regards migrants across the region as by-products of personal networks and local oceanic systems, which according to...
The Encyclopedia of Africa presents the most up-to-date and thorough reference on this region of ever-growing importance in world history, politics, and culture. Its core is comprised of the entries focusing on African history and culture from 2005's acclaimed five-volume Africana - nearly two-thirds of these 1,300 entries have been updated, revised, and expanded to reflect the most recent scholarship. Organized in an A-Z format, the articles cover prominent individuals, events, trends, places, political movements, art forms, business and trade, religions, ethnic groups, organizations, and countries throughout Africa. There are articles on contemporary nations of sub-Saharan Africa, ethnic groups from various regions of Africa, and European colonial powers. Other examples include Congo River, Ivory trade, Mau Mau rebellion, and Pastoralism. The Encyclopedia of Africa is sure to become the essential resource in the field.
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Saïd Ali Coubèche né à Djibouti en 1917 appartient à la génération des nationalistes de l'après-guerre. Issu de l'immigration yéménite, il incarne l'émergence d'une élite urbaine entreprenante qui anime la cité-Etat. L'homme a montré, envers et contre tout, qu'il est djiboutien et qu'il avait à coeur de participer au développement de la société à laquelle il appartient. Son témoignage, qui relie le présent à ses racines historiques et culturelles, offre sur un passé encore proche de multiples aperçus, soustrayant de l'oubli des informations riches et inédites.
Saïd Ali Coubèche né à Djibouti en 1917 appartient à la génération des nationalistes de l'après-guerre. Issu de l'immigration yéménite, il incarne l'émergence d'une élite urbaine entreprenante qui anime la cité-Etat. L'homme a montré, envers et contre tout, qu'il est djiboutien et qu'il avait à cœur de participer au développement de la société à laquelle il appartient. Contribuer à transformer son pays n'est pas chose facile, car on peut hésiter et varier sur les moyens à utiliser. D'ailleurs, les choix de Saïd ont évolué dans un contexte lui-même mouvant : ils sont d'abord politiques (1945-1958), puis, en tirant les leçons de ses expériences, essentiellement éc...