Abstract
This article focuses on the complex role that oil has played in many conflicts on the African continent. It begins by highlighting oil’s influential role within war at a wider international level and provides a brief theoretical base from which to explore oil’s role in the African continent. Then, the article provides evidence of petroleum’s impact on violent conflicts in three African countries, namely Angola, Sudan and Nigeria, in order to highlight oil’s multi-faceted role on war in Africa.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 58-86 |
Number of pages | 28 |
Journal | Journal of Peace, Conflict & Development (PC&D) |
Issue number | 16 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2010 |
Keywords
- Petroleum
- Angola
- Nigeria
- Sudan