Books by Professor Abiodun (The Brookings Institution Alao

This account of the deep-rooted ethnic and ideological divisions in Southern Africa explores the ways in which this state of almost permanent instability and conflict emerged, during and after the struggle for independence, and the extent to which tensions were exacerbated by the Cold War.

The Mau Mau Freedom Fighters waged a guerrilla war for eight years (1952-1960) against their British colonial rulers, to win back their land and independence. This book explores their unique motivations, training and tactics, as well as their battle experience.