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 Sort descending | Name | Area of Study | Country | Dissertation Type | Year |
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Urban Housing in Nigeria: A Historical Analysis, 1960-1983 | Joel Ademisoye | History, Public Policy | Nigeria | Dissertation | 1991 |
Urbanization and Poverty in Africa: Case Study Nairobi, Kenya | S. Morag Kinnison | Public Policy | Kenya | Dissertation | 1977 |
Violence, terrorism and instability in the Niger Delta: Understanding the domestic and global dimensions of underdevelopment | Sabella Abidde | Economics, Globalization, Political Science, Sociology, Terrorism, Violence | Nigeria | Dissertation | 2009 |
W.E.B. Du Bois' Vision of Africa 1900-1945 | Carolyn O. Williams | Culture, Political Science | United States | Thesis | 1972 |
We Are Not Scared to Die: Julius Malema’s Signifying YouTube Rhetoric During the 2019 South African General Election Campaign Season | Tiffany Thames Copeland | Communications and Media | South Africa | Dissertation | 2020 |
Weapons of the Weak and African Politics Protests and Resistance in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria | Ifunanya Cynthia Nwokedi | Governance, Political Science, Public Policy | Nigeria | Dissertation | 2015 |
Western Acculturation Processes as Elements of Change in the Patterns of Family Relationships Among the Yoruba | Christopher E. Boyo | Colonialism / Decolonization / Post-Colonialism, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science | Benin, Nigeria | Thesis | 1973 |
Who Speaks for Squatters: A Case Study of an Informal Settlement South of Johannesburg Called Joe Slovo Park | Marilyn S. Hoosen | Political Science, Public Policy | South Africa | Thesis | 2000 |
William Henry Sheppard: Pioneer African-American Presbyterian Missionary, Human Rights Defender, and Collector of African Art, 1865-1927 | Wallace Short | Art History, Fine Arts, Human Rights, Religion / Theology | Dissertation | 2006 | |
Wolof Market Women of Senegal: African Women in National Development | La Bae Daniels | Development, Gender Studies | Senegal | Thesis | 2006 |
Women and Rural Development in Bukoba District, Tanzania | Linda E. Byrd | Development, Gender Studies | Tanzania | Thesis | 1983 |
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 |
Women’s Education and Employment Rights in Egypt: From President Gamal A. Nasser to President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi | Engie Abousarieh Saleh Hamed | Education, Gender Studies, Governance, Political Science, Public Policy | Egypt | Dissertation | 2017 |
Zanzibari Women in Local Social Entrepreneurship: A Participatory Social Learning Approach to Community Sustainability | Ronya Foy Connor | Gender Studies, Social Work | Tanzania | Dissertation | 2014 |
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 |
Zulu Rites of Passage Ceremonies from Childhood to Young Adult: A Museum Education Resource | Stephanie C. McKissic | Culture, Education, Youth | South Africa | Thesis | 1996 |
“An Analysis of Women’s Participation: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa | Tasha Reid Hippolyte | Conflict Resolution, Gender Studies, Sociology | South Africa | Dissertation | 2018 |
“Izingoma zo Mzabalazo” Esiqithini! Role of Songs in the African Liberation Struggle of South Africa, 1960-1991, A Culture History of Robben Island | Neo Lawrence Ramoupi | Culture, History, Music | South Africa | Dissertation | 2013 |
“Out of Tradition: A Myriad of Identities;” An Analysis Of Mariama Ba's Scarlet Song and So Long A Letter | Glenda Y. Johnson | Culture, Gender Studies, Literature | Senegal | Thesis | 1994 |