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The historical conflicts and connections in the Lake Kivu region have significantly shaped mobility patterns in Central Africa. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To explore the historical and contemporary dynamics of conflicts and connections in Lake Kivu's borderlands.

March 7, 2026The Journal of Modern African Studies

Fractured Pasts in Lake Kivu’s Borderlands: Conflicts, Connections, and Mobility in Central Africa by Gillian Mathys Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2025, pp. xviii + 378, £105.00 (Hb), ISBN: 9781009463058 doi: 10.1017/9781009463041

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To explore the historical and contemporary dynamics of conflicts and connections in Lake Kivu's borderlands.
Historical analysis of conflicts and migrations
Interviews with local communities
Geographical mapping of mobility patterns
Identifies key factors influencing conflicts and mobility
Highlights the role of borderland communities in shaping regional dynamics
Documents the impacts of historical grievances on current relationships

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The book examines conflicts and connections in Central Africa, highlighting the impact on mobility in borderlands.

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Giacomo Macola (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2615af8044f7a4ebf05 https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022278x2610127x

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Fractured Pasts in Lake Kivu’s Borderlands: Conflicts, Connections, and Mobility in Central Africa by Gillian Mathys Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2025, pp. xviii + 378, £105.00 (Hb), ISBN: 9781009463058 doi: 10.1017/9781009463041

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Fractured Pasts in Lake Kivu’s Borderlands: Conflicts, Connections, and Mobility in Central Africa by Gillian Mathys Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2025, pp. xviii + 378, £105.00 (Hb), ISBN: 9781009463058 doi: 10.1017/9781009463041

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