Mirjam de Bruijn Libros

The term ‘radicalization’ often conjures images of extremism, particularly linked to Muslim fundamentalism and violence, seen as a catalyst for terrorism and conflict globally. This perception has influenced views of Sub-Saharan Africa, especially following the Boko Haram uprising in Nigeria in 2009 and the aftermath of the Libyan civil war in 2012. This book seeks to expand the understanding of radicalization, exploring its deeper roots as a phenomenon that, while often negative, can also present opportunities for social and political change. It posits that radical ideas typically emerge from a desire for change, which can lead to violence and conflict. However, it questions whether such violence could have been avoided with a different interpretation of radicalization and the individuals involved. Following a reflective piece by a slam artist, the book presents four historical and six contemporary case studies, primarily from Sub-Saharan Africa and one from the Netherlands. By examining 'biographies of radicalization,' it delves into personal histories rather than chronological events, seeking insights from individual experiences. The final chapters focus on pathways out of radicalization, highlighting youth in Dakar who engage with societal issues creatively, channeling their energy for change without resorting to violence.

This anthology deals with the complexity, variety and experience of all the forms of mobility we witness today in Sub-Saharan Africa. Three sets of issues are being discussed.First, the concept of mobility itself is considered and how it is conceived of in distinction from sedentarity. Second, which forms of mobility can be distinguished, not only from the perspective of Western social sciences, but also from the perspective of people's own experiences, ideas, notions, etc? Social science in Africa has particularly focused on rural-urban migration, but it is clear that there are many other forms as well. Third, the concept of mobility concerns not only geographical space, but there are other 'spaces' to consider as well. In addition to 'forms of mobility' there is a 'mobility of forms' in which the perception of those other spaces plays a crucial role.In short, the book intends to turn the whole notion of mobility as a supposedly rupturing phenomenon on its head, emphasizing that rather through travelling connections are established and continuity is experienced. We are challenged to delve into the traveller's mind, to think and follow their multi-spatial livelihoods and to explore what it means to people if they move in a variety of spaces.

Ce livre présente l'histoire des Haayre, racontée par Aamadu Baa Digi, un griot du palais de Dalla. Commandé par des anthropologues, ce récit préserve une partie fascinante de l'histoire de cette région méconnue, enregistrée en 1991, juste avant le décès de Digi. Les rois actuels descendent du premier roi, Alu Maana.