Traditional Religion and Guerrilla Warfare in Modern Africa

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

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3. Madagascar: The 1947–48 Rebellion

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4. Kenya: The Mau Mau Insurgency, 1952–60

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5. Cameroon: The UPC Insurrection, 1956–70

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6. Congo/Zaire: The Kwilu Rebellion, 1963–68

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7. Mozambique: From the NRM to Renamo, 1977–92

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8. Conclusion

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9. Back Matter

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This study examines a political-military tradition in sub-Saharan Africa which has survived colonialism as well as the Cold War. Five modern African insurgencies are evaluated: Madagascar 1947, Kenya (Mau Mau) 1952-63, Cameroon (UPC) 1955-70, Congo/Zaire (Kwilu) 1964-8 and Mozambique (RENAMO) 1977-92. These case-studies demonstrate a persistent link between traditional African religion and contemporary nationalist movements whose political as well as military significance has frequently been underestimated and often misunderstood.

• cold war
• religion
• war

• Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Department of State, USA

  Stephen L. Weigert

STEPHEN L. WEIGERT

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