Islam and Muslim Politics in Africa

Political liberalization and economic reform, the weakening of the state, and increased global interconnections have all had profound effects on Africa. The contributors to this volume investigate and illuminate the specific changes these events have brought to the practice of Islam and Muslim politics in contemporary Africa. Through detailed case studies of ordinary African Muslims, Muslim activists, Islamic NGOs, debates about Islamic law, secularism and minority rights, and the political process in both conflict and postconflict settings, their work offers fresh perspectives on the complexity of Islam and Muslim politics in Africa.