Africa-Related Dissertations Database
The Africa-Related Dissertations Database is a resource that represents various areas of Africa-Related expertise developed by Howard University graduate students. It provides information about Africa-Related dissertations and theses completed at Howard University. The database is searchable by area of study, country, type or year. You can also search using any keyword or name in the "Search" field.
Most of the dissertations and theses below are available on ProQuest. Most universities, including Howard University, have ProQuest subscriptions so that students, faculty and other personnel have complimentary access when logged into their university account.
Title | Name | Area of Study | Country | Dissertation Type Sort descending | Year |
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Two Rebellions in German East Africa and their Study in Microcosm | Igor G. Kozak | Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science | Burundi, Germany, Rwanda, Tanzania | Thesis | 1968 |
Transportation and Communications Media in East Africa, 1930-65 | Alfred K. Lyaro | Communications and Media | Thesis | 1965 | |
Race and Culture Contacts in Ghana and French Equatorial Africa: A Comparative Study | Clytia C. Montllor | Culture, Ethnic and Racial Studies | Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of The Congo, Gabon, Ghana | Thesis | 1958 |
The State and Conflicts in The Democratic Republic of the Congo | Christopher Taylor | Conflict Resolution, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Governance, Political Science, Public Policy | Democratic Republic of The Congo | Thesis | 2012 |
The Long Term Impact of French Colonial Administration on Haiti and Guinea Factors that Affect the Unmet Potential of Haiti & Guinea | Gessie Belizaire | Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Foreign Policy, Governance, Political Science | Guinea, Haiti | Thesis | 2011 |
Dimensions of Conflicts Under President Moi in Kenya | Bente Brandt | Conflict Resolution, Governance, Political Science | Kenya | Thesis | 2004 |
The Role of Film and Video in the Liberation Struggle of Eritrea | Zerai Haile | Cinema, Conflict Resolution, Political Science | Eritrea | Thesis | 2001 |
Eritrea and Ethiopia: A Case Study of Self-determination in the Post-Colonial Africa | Meron Agonafer | Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Political Science | Eritrea, Ethiopia | Thesis | 1996 |
Japan-Africa Relations: A Multidisciplinary Approach | Naoko Takemoto | Foreign Policy, International Relations | Japan | Thesis | 1993 |
Representation of Women in Oral Tradition Literature and Film | Julia M. Landau | Cinema, Culture, Gender Studies, Literature, Oral Tradition | Thesis | 1988 | |
American Newspaper Coverage of Zimbabwe | Beverly G. Hawk | Communications and Media | United States, Zimbabwe | Thesis | 1980 |
Influences of Yoruba Religion on the Contemporary Wood Sculpture of Lamide Fakeye | Sharon Pruitt | Art History, Fine Arts, Religion / Theology | Nigeria | Thesis | 1976 |
Development of Secondary Education in Ethiopia | Atsede Asfaw | Education, Youth | Ethiopia | Thesis | 1972 |
Five Ghanaian Novelists | Cyprian L. Rowe | Literature | Ghana | Thesis | 1970 |
A Study of the Regime of the National Liberation Council in Ghana after Kwame Nkrumah | Kofi V. Asamoa | Governance, Political Science | Ghana | Thesis | 1970 |
Kenya's Constitutional Development 1952-1964 | Onesmus N. Ireri | Governance, Political Science | Kenya | Thesis | 1969 |
The European in West African Novels | Huda Karamen | Literature | Thesis | 1968 | |
Arab Influences and Sociocultural Change among the Baganda, 1837-1894 | Maxine E. Letcher | Culture, International Relations, Sociology | Uganda | Thesis | 1965 |
Some Economic, Political and Racial Factors in the Development of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland | Jewel R. Mazique | Economics, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Governance, Political Science | Malawi, Zimbabwe | Thesis | 1957 |
Zimbabwe’s Land and Resettlement Program: Assessing the Public Policy Impact on the Economy | Crystal Biobelemoye Oluwadamilare | Economics, Land Tenure, Public Policy | Zimbabwe | Thesis | 2018 |
The Successes and Failures of Ujamaa: A Study of the Impact of Culture on Ujamaa Policy and Tanzanian Development | Gurlaine Jean | Culture, Development, Public Policy | Tanzania | Thesis | 2017 |
Challenges for Internally Displaced and Refugee Women in Gaining Access to Land for Food Security and Production in Post-Civil War Sierra Leone (2002-2011) | Bathsheba Bryant | Agriculture, Food Security, Gender Studies, Land Tenure | Sierra Leone | Thesis | 2012 |
Oil As a Resource Blessing for Ghana's Sustainable Development: Drawing Lessons from Nigeria's Experience in Oil Exploration & Investment | Deniece Yeboah | Development, Economics, Energy, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy | Ghana, Nigeria | Thesis | 2011 |
Conflict in Congo-Zaire and the participation of the youth population: Implications on Human Security 1996-2000 | Mauna Dosso | Conflict Resolution, Human Security, Political Science, Youth | Democratic Republic of The Congo, Republic of The Congo | Thesis | 2010 |
African-centered Bookstores as Weapons of Culture: Applying the Thoughts of Amilcar Cabral to the Development of Black Cultural Institutions in the U.S. | Bernard Sutton | Culture, Development, Sociology | United States | Thesis | 1998 |
An Analysis of Traditional Medicine among Cape Verdean Immigrants in New England | Jorge L. Fernandes | Culture, Health / Medicine, Immigration / Migration | Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), United States | Thesis | 1993 |
Revolutionary Democracy in Guinea-Bissau | Laura Bigman | Political Science | Guinea-bissau | Thesis | 1980 |
Analysis of the Claims Presented by Ethiopia and Somalia over the French Territory of the Afars and Issas | Belkis Wolde-Giorgis | Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science | Djibouti, Ethiopia, France, Somalia | Thesis | 1975 |
The Role of Banking Systems and other Financial Institutions in the Social and Economic Development of Nigeria 1959-1969 | Samuel J. Akpaffiong | Development, Economics, Political Science, Sociology | Nigeria | Thesis | 1972 |
The Novels of Chinua Achebe and Ayi Kwei Armah | Susan L. McDuffie | Literature | Ghana, Nigeria | Thesis | 1971 |
Trichotomy of Tension: A Case Study of Africans in Local Government | Nina W. T. Robbins | Governance, Political Science | Thesis | 1970 | |
Economic Impact of Kenya on the East African Common Market | Bernard C. Amadi | Commerce / Trade, Economics, International Relations, Political Science | Kenya | Thesis | 1970 |
Political Intervention in Two African States: A Study of American Involvement and African Dependency | Marvin Holloway | Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science | United States | Thesis | 1969 |
The Development of the Use of Swahili as a Lingua Franca in East Africa | Calvin T. Harrington | Language, Political Science | Thesis | 1968 | |
Land Tenure among the Kikuyu | Kjell Svendsen | Land Tenure | Kenya | Thesis | 1964 |
The Environmental Discourse of Sassou-Nguesso 2002 to 2012 Rhetoric and Reality | Felicia C. Ross | Environmental Studies, Governance, Political Science | Republic of The Congo | Thesis | 2017 |
Wolof Market Women of Senegal: African Women in National Development | La Bae Daniels | Development, Gender Studies | Senegal | Thesis | 2006 |
Ethiopia's Foreign Relations with Israel: 1955-1998 | Jennifer Ann Joyce | Foreign Policy, Political Science | Ethiopia, Israel | Thesis | 2000 |
The Politics of United States Agricultural Assistance to Zaire | Joseph A. Ponte | Agriculture, Political Science | Democratic Republic of The Congo, United States | Thesis | 1983 |
Health Sector Planning and Administrative Capabilities in Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland: A Preliminary Assessment | Angel D. Batiste | Governance, Health / Medicine, Political Science | Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland | Thesis | 1980 |
Liberia's Open Door Policy: the Political and Economic Problems, 1946-1961 | Ukachi O. Munoye | Economics, Political Science | Liberia | Thesis | 1977 |
The East African Community: The Progress and Problems of Multinational Economic Cooperation, 1967-1973 | Reginald F. Biddle | Economics, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science | Thesis | 1975 | |
A Study of Attitudes of African Students in the United States towards Education for Self-Reliance | Shirley Ann Pryor | Education, Youth | United States | Thesis | 1970 |
The Role of the Ibo in the Nigerian Economic Order | Nancy S. Grayson | Culture, Economics, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Political Science | Nigeria | Thesis | 1969 |
A History of the Recent Scientific Thinking of African Monogenesis | Lezmore E. Emanuel | History | Thesis | 1968 | |
A Contrastive Phonological Analysis of Swahili and English | Mary J. Hjelm | Language | Thesis | 1963 | |
Women, Culture and the Oral Tradition in West Africa: A Study of the Griottes of Senegal | Alfia Johnson | Culture, Gender Studies, Literature, Music, Oral Tradition, Sociology | Senegal | Thesis | 2000 |
African-centered Bookstores as Weapons of Culture: Applying the Thoughts of Amilcar Cabral to the Development of Black Cultural Institutions in the U.S. | Bernard Sutton | Culture, Development, Sociology | United States | Thesis | 1998 |
An Exploratory Study of Street Children in Ethiopia and South Africa | Alisa Wilder | Sociology, Youth | Ethiopia, South Africa | Thesis | 1996 |
The Validity of Traditional African Health Practices: A Survey of Birthing Practices Among Traditional Birth Attendants and Trained Traditional Birth Attendants in Desse, Ethiopia 1992 | Hanna Dagnachew | Culture, Health / Medicine | Ethiopia | Thesis | 1993 |