Home
Books
African Politics and Governance Insights
1
Comprehensive history of Palestinian conflict over a century.
Told from a unique Palestinian perspective.
Draws on untapped archival materials and family histories.
Challenges conventional interpretations of the conflict.
Covers key events from 1917 to present day.
Highlights colonial influences from Britain and the US.
Offers an illuminating view of ongoing struggles.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $11.69
2
Sixtieth anniversary edition of a classic text.
New introduction by renowned scholar Cornel West.
Explores race, colonialism, and psychological trauma.
Influential for movements like Black Lives Matter.
Includes essays by Jean-Paul Sartre and Homi K. Bhabha.
A touchstone for civil rights and anti-colonialism.
Essential reading for revolutionaries and activists worldwide.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $15.72
3
Explores King Leopold II's brutal Congo exploitation.
Highlights the impact on the region's population.
Features heroic resistance from African leaders and missionaries.
Engaging narrative that reads like a gripping novel.
Includes a foreword by acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver.
A National Book Critics Circle Award finalist.
Essential reading for understanding colonial history's implications.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $14.39
4
Inside story of the Wagner Group's rise.
Explores private military companies and global influence.
Exclusive interviews with over thirty Wagner members.
Details on operations in Ukraine, Middle East, Africa.
Examines Russia's anti-Western foreign strategy.
Unveils Yevgeny Prigozhin's dramatic transformation and impact.
Highlights the dangers of global instability as opportunity.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $26.99
5
Reframes Africa's role in modern world history.
Challenges traditional Eurocentric historical narratives.
Explores Africa's economic influence on Europe.
Highlights significant African historical figures and events.
Connects commerce and cultural exchange across centuries.
Illuminates the erasure of African contributions to history.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $17.96
6
First-hand account of the Benghazi attacks.
Identifies terrorists involved for the first time.
Written by former CIA Officers with expertise.
Self-funded, open-source investigation into perpetrators.
Offers unique insights into the tragic events.
Sheds light on unsolved aspects of the case.
Aims to honor victims and seek justice.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $25.19
7
Explores CIA's covert operations in Africa.
Reveals impact on postcolonial independence movements.
Uncovers declassified documents and original research.
Highlights influential African leaders and their struggles.
Challenges conventional views on African governance failures.
Discusses Pan-Africanism and its significance.
Examines US foreign intervention during the Cold War.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $19.60
8
Influential essay on colonialism and capitalism.
Explores contradictions in western notions of progress.
Promotes African identity and cultural values.
Inspires liberation struggles across Africa and beyond.
Encourages decolonizing both society and consciousness.
Includes interview with poet René Depestre.
Over 75,000 copies sold since its publication.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $11.99
9
A profound account of Rwanda's genocide aftermath.
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award.
Explores human resilience amidst unimaginable horror.
Intimate portraits of survivors and their struggles.
Examines the quest for justice and reconciliation.
Highlights the complexities of post-colonial Africa.
A compelling contribution to historical and human literature.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $10.99
10
Dual narrative of Israel-Palestine history.
Exposes students to both perspectives.
Encourages dialogue in conflict situations.
Unique side-by-side narrative format.
Reveals surprising historical juxtapositions.
Promotes understanding and peace-building efforts.
Classic book on a complex conflict.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $14.29
11
Classic political and economic analysis by Walter Rodney.
Introduced by renowned activist Angela Davis.
Explores colonialism's impact on Africa's development.
Influential in Black Power and anticolonial movements.
Analyzes global inequality and historical exploitation.
Essential reading for scholars and activists alike.
Rodney's legacy continues to inspire critical thought.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $20.77
12
Engaging historical narrative of Cold War intrigue.
Explores the CIA's role in Lumumba's assassination.
Highlights Congo's struggle for independence and democracy.
Features colorful characters and unexpected plot twists.
Reveals U.S. foreign policy's dark consequences.
Acclaimed by major publications as a must-read.
Unfolds a tragic chapter in African history.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $17.72
13
Comprehensive exploration of South Africa's history.
Fourth edition includes updated political chapters.
Written by respected historian Leonard Thompson.
Focuses on black inhabitants' perspectives.
Recognized for literary style and accuracy.
Essential reading for understanding South Africa's past.
Valuable resource for students and researchers.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $20.00
14
Accessible history of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Written by Middle East expert Michael Scott-Baumann.
Covers origins and evolution over the last century.
Includes personal testimonies from affected individuals.
Analyzes key events like the Six-Day War.
Features maps and images for visual context.
Offers insights into failed peace efforts.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $14.98
15
Explores the rescue of ancient manuscripts from Al Qaeda.
A thrilling blend of history and adventure.
Chronicles Abdel Kader Haidara's daring heist.
Highlights preservation of cultural heritage and identity.
Fast-paced narrative with expert storytelling.
Shows ordinary citizens as cultural protectors.
Based on true events in Timbuktu.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $11.27
16
Simon Mann's thrilling firsthand account of mercenary life.
Reveals secret plots and covert international politics.
Details involvement of notable figures in the coup.
Explores the complexities of big oil and power.
Discusses personal struggles during incarceration and family.
Insights into Western intelligence agencies' hidden agendas.
An unfiltered look at betrayal and desperation.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $11.00
17
Reveals human rights abuses in cobalt mining.
Explores environmental impact of cobalt extraction.
Includes testimonies from Congolese people affected.
Investigates militia-controlled mining operations.
Highlights child labor in cobalt mining.
Essential reading for ethical consumer awareness.
Calls for accountability in tech supply chains.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $15.10
18
First-hand account of Africa's colonial transition.
Vibrant portrayal of diverse cultures and peoples.
Engaging adventures across various African nations.
Deep insights into modern African challenges.
Wry observations and humanistic perspectives throughout.
A classic work by renowned journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski.
Chronicles significant historical events in Africa's liberation.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $17.00
19
Revealing investigation into cobalt mining abuses.
First-ever exposé on Congo's cobalt industry.
Testimonies from Congolese people highlight human rights violations.
Explores environmental impacts of cobalt extraction.
Essential reading for consumers of electronic devices.
Raises awareness about global cobalt supply chain issues.
Calls for accountability in tech and mining industries.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $15.06
20
Explores reparations through climate justice lens.
Offers a future-oriented approach to justice.
Analyzes colonialism's impact on global inequality.
Encourages readers to engage in justice activism.
Features insights from influential Black thinkers.
Proposes actionable policies for systemic change.
Calls for global resistance against historical injustices.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $19.95
21
Collection of influential articles and essays.
Spans pivotal years of Fanon's writings.
Explores psychology of colonization and empowerment.
Connects to civil rights movement leaders' ideologies.
Essential reading for understanding decolonization theories.
Highlights Fanon's evolution of revolutionary thought.
Critically acclaimed work on liberation struggles.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $15.19
22
Intimate memoir of George Clooney's humanitarian missions.
Insights from journalist Matt Brown's experience in Sudan.
Explores celebrity activism and its historical significance.
Details dangerous encounters in conflict zones.
Exclusive anecdotes and photos from the frontlines.
Addresses urgent human rights issues in Africa.
A compelling read for fans and activists alike.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $17.99
23
Explores Africa's geological and evolutionary history.
Highlights diverse peoples and their unique cultures.
Discusses impact of slavery and colonialism.
Illustrated with stunning photographs by John Reader.
Written in accessible, elegant prose.
Engages general readers and experts alike.
A comprehensive account of the continent's legacy.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $18.43
24
Comprehensive analysis of modern Middle East history.
Examines political, social, cultural, and economic developments.
Includes significant events from the last two centuries.
Revised sixth edition with updated information since 2012.
Focuses on Arab uprisings and ISIS rise.
Features new timelines and updated bibliographies.
Essential text for Middle East history courses.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $75.02
25
Challenges the effectiveness of international aid.
Analyzes poverty in Africa despite aid efforts.
Proposes innovative solutions for development financing.
Critiques celebrity-influenced aid narratives.
Encourages a new vision for African progress.
Stimulates debate on aid's role in growth.
Offers an optimistic perspective on poverty alleviation.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $11.24
26
Analyzes U.S. policy failures in the Middle East.
Focuses on Yemen as a case study.
Critiques counterterrorism-centered U.S. strategies.
Emphasizes importance of Yemeni well-being.
Offers insights for reorienting U.S. foreign policy.
Provides recommendations for national security interests.
Aims to support local community development initiatives.
Price Range: $8.02
27
Explores Palestinian politics and historical context.
Written by respected historian Rashid Khalidi.
Analyzes conflicts between Palestinians and Israelis.
Details failures in Palestinian statehood aspirations.
Highlights colonial impacts on Palestinian society.
Offers insights for understanding Middle East peace.
Engaging narrative of complex historical events.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $18.95
28
Explores women's liberation in African revolutions.
Insights from Burkina Faso's revolutionary leader.
Addresses class struggle and women's oppression.
Accessible speeches and narratives for all readers.
Available in multiple languages: Spanish, French, Farsi.
Highlights economic issues under imperialism.
Promotes understanding of social revolutions' complexities.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $4.65
29
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for outstanding journalism.
Explores the rise of ISIS from a Jordanian prison.
Insightful narrative from award-winning reporter Joby Warrick.
Draws on exclusive CIA and Jordanian intelligence sources.
Details perspectives from diplomats, spies, and military leaders.
Reveals the origins of today's extremist threats.
A must-read for understanding the Islamic State's roots.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $19.00
30
Reframes Africa's role in modern world history.
Challenges traditional Eurocentric historical narratives.
Explores Africa's impact from 1471 to WWII.
Highlights significant African historical figures and achievements.
Connects Africa's wealth to European economic rise.
Reveals hidden histories of African nations.
Offers a compelling revisionist perspective on history.
Average Rating out of 5:
Price Range: $26.41
