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 Year
An Analysis of Resistance to Female Circumcision Legislation in Africa: A Focus on Ethnic Groups in West Africa & East Africa Evelyn Sallah Ethnic and Racial Studies, Gender Studies, Health / Medicine, Law Thesis 2007
Non-governmental Organizations and United Nations Imani M. Cheers Foreign Policy, NGOs / International / Intergovernmental Organizations, Political Science Thesis 2007
The Role of Land Ownership in Localized Conflicts Between Bete and Burkinabe Households in the Central Western Forest Regions of Côte d’Ivoire Joshua Strozeski Conflict Resolution, Land Tenure Cote D’ivoire Dissertation 2006
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
Protest and Resistance in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 1976-1990 Paul Pressley History, Human Rights, Political Science South Africa Dissertation 2006
Towards Economic Development in the Kingdom of Lesotho: A Case Study of Women’s Participation in National Development Janice McCain Development, Economics, Gender Studies Lesotho Dissertation 2006
An Analysis of Black Power and Black Consciousness Philosophies and the Use of Christian Religion as a Tool for Empowerment and Social Protest Daryl Howard Philosophy, Religion / Theology South Africa, United States Dissertation 2006
The Impact of African Immigration on Pan African Relations and Black Identity in the United States Msia Clark Immigration / Migration, Pan-Africanism United States Dissertation 2006
Wolof Market Women of Senegal: African Women in National Development La Bae Daniels Development, Gender Studies Senegal Thesis 2006
An Introduction to Malinke Historiography Nubia Kai Al-Nura Salaam History Dissertation 2005
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Influencing Risk for HIV/AIDS a Study of Men in Lilongwe Malawi Wongani Mhango Gender Studies, Health / Medicine, HIV/AIDS, Sociology Malawi Thesis 2005
The Role of Traditional Authority in Conflict Resolution within the ECOWAS Community the case of Ghana Muthoni Kamuyu Conflict Resolution, Culture, Governance, Sociology Ghana Thesis 2005
Network Density: Assessing the Prospects for Progress-Oriented Development in the Informal Economy and Regional Integration Grace Herrle Development, Economics Thesis 2005
Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) and Liberian Society: 1970-2000 Puchu Bernard NGOs / International / Intergovernmental Organizations Liberia Dissertation 2004
Continuity and Change in The Role of the Twenty-First Century West African Griot Jane Bernoudy Culture, Music, Sociology Thesis 2004
In Search of the Holistic Development Paradigm in sub-Saharan Africa Crispin Hagen Development Dissertation 2004
Dimensions of Conflicts Under President Moi in Kenya Bente Brandt Conflict Resolution, Governance, Political Science Kenya Thesis 2004
The Distribution of Socio-Economic Resources and Political Power in Ethiopia, 1955-2000 Kassahun Woldemariam Economics, Political Science, Sociology Ethiopia Dissertation 2004
Traditional Processes of Peace-Making in War-Torn Societies: Situating the New Relevance of Paramount Chieftaincy in Engendering Sustainable Peace Among the Mende of Sierra Leone Hindowa Momoh Conflict Resolution Sierra Leone Dissertation 2004
Concepts of Medicine as Interpreted by Akan Healers and Indigenous Knowledge Archives Among the Bono-Takyiman of Ghana, West Africa: A Case Study Kwasi Konadu Health / Medicine Ghana Dissertation 2004
The Ndebele of South Africa and their Intellectual Property Rights Lucy Josey South Africa Dissertation 2004
HIV/AIDS, Visual Artistic Expression and Traditional Crafts in Southern Africa Erness Hill Fine Arts, HIV/AIDS Dissertation 2004
The State, Development, and the Role of Local Economic Systems in Southern Africa: A Comparative Study of Mozambique and Botswana Laudemiro Francisco Development, Economics, Governance, Political Science Botswana, Mozambique Dissertation 2004
Migration and Economic Development: The Case of the Mourid Brotherhood From Senegal to Washington , DC Metropolitan Area, 1990-2000 Radell Tankard Education, Immigration / Migration, Religion / Theology Senegal, United States Dissertation 2003
The Political Development of Nigeria in a Comparative Analysis: An Inquiry Into Why States Succeed or Fail in Nation Building. The Case Study with Selected Countries Emuaredhowo Ozomeyo Development, Governance, Political Science Nigeria Dissertation 2003
The Reconstitution of the East African Cooperation: A Strategy for Development Andrew D. Musila Development, International Relations, Political Science Dissertation 2003
Peace and Justice in Sierra Leone: The Lome Peace Process Revisited Abdul Lamin Conflict Resolution, Political Science Sierra Leone Dissertation 2003
The Northern Frontier in Kenya's External Relations: Diplomacy and Conflict Teresia Awuor Conflict Resolution, International Relations Kenya Dissertation 2003
Preliminary Planning Framework for Information Communication Technology (ICT) Policy for African Women Adryan R. Wallace Communications and Media, Gender Studies, Technology Thesis 2003
The Role of Traditional Health Practitioners in the Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS in Africa Amy L. Eble Culture, Health / Medicine, HIV/AIDS, Sociology Thesis 2003
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Consequences of Development for Women in Africa: The Case of Ghana Kingsley Owusu-Afriyie Communications and Media, Development, Gender Studies, Technology Ghana Dissertation 2002
Sudanese Government Policies and the Roles and Status of Nubian Women Sherri McFarland Gender Studies, Governance, Public Policy Sudan Dissertation 2002
The Role of the Media in the Nigerian Transition to Civilian Rule Okachi Kpalukwu Communications and Media, Governance Nigeria Dissertation 2002
Gender Inequality in Higher Education: The of the University of Ghana, 1980-2000 Allan Kwame Dugbazah Education, Gender Studies, Youth Ghana Dissertation 2002
The World Bank/International Monetary Fund Policies in the Informal Financial Activities in the Congo: The Case of Savings and Credit Associations Sombele Taka Economics, Foreign Policy, NGOs / International / Intergovernmental Organizations Democratic Republic of The Congo Dissertation 2001
Ubuntu: A Study of African Women’s Representation and Identity in South African Creative Media Nancy Plaatjies Cinema, Communications and Media, Gender Studies, Literature South Africa Dissertation 2001
Saudi Arabia Development and Cultural Assistance to Sub-Saharan African Countries, 1975-1995 Khaled Alghoraiyr Culture, Development Saudi Arabia Dissertation 2001
Images of Women in Tswana Literature: An Analysis of Proverbs and Selected Works by Modern Botswana Writers Matthews M. Tselaesele Gender Studies, Language, Literature Botswana Thesis 2001
The Role of Film and Video in the Liberation Struggle of Eritrea Zerai Haile Cinema, Conflict Resolution, Political Science Eritrea Thesis 2001
The Viability of Community Participation Approach in the Operation and Management of Sustainable Urban Sanitation Systems in Less Developed Countries: The Case of Sewage Disposal and Social Waste Management in Tanzania Elias Magembe Development Tanzania Dissertation 2000
Ethiopia's Foreign Relations with Israel: 1955-1998 Jennifer Ann Joyce Foreign Policy, Political Science Ethiopia, Israel Thesis 2000
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
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
Imagery of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in American Newspapers: 1976-1997 Michelle Hathikhanavala Communications and Media South Africa, United States Thesis 2000
Islamism In North Africa: Case Studies in Egypt, Algeria and Sudan Denise St. Clair Religion / Theology Algeria, Egypt, Sudan Thesis 1999
Localism and Ghana's Decentralization of a Partisan Center to a Non-partisan Districts: Historical Overview and a District's Perspective Kwasi Boadi Governance, History, Political Science Ghana Dissertation 1999
Environmental and Energy Conservation in Zimbabwe Yodit G. Kassaye Energy, Environmental Studies Zimbabwe Thesis 1999
The Political Economy of Pricing Petroleum Products: A Case Study of Distribution and Economics on the Licensed Independent Marketers in Ondo Local Government Area, Nigeria Fungbe Aderele Economics, Energy, Governance, Political Science Nigeria Dissertation 1999
Ethiopia and Social Change: A Philosophical Assessment Abiy Tsegaye Philosophy, Sociology Ethiopia Dissertation 1999
Migration and Rural Development in Gambia Madi Touray Development, Immigration / Migration The Gambia Dissertation 1999