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This research examines how the writings of Tadjo and Diop contribute to the understanding of truth in the context of Rwanda's genocide.

April 23, 2026Global Studies QuarterlyOpen Access

African Writers as Theorists?: Conceptualization of Truth in Tadjo and Diop’s Writing on Rwanda

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This research examines how the writings of Tadjo and Diop contribute to the understanding of truth in the context of Rwanda's genocide.
Literary analysis of Tadjo's 'The Shadow of Imana' and Diop's 'Murambi, The Book of Bones'
Exploration of thematic elements related to truth and transitional justice
Contextualization within the framework of African storytelling and international relations
Tadjo and Diop's works construct a nuanced understanding of truth as vital for healing after the genocide.
Their narratives highlight the role of African literature in shaping theoretical insights in international relations.
The analysis reveals a challenge to the dominance of Western perspectives in transitional justice frameworks.

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Analysis identifies how Tadjo and Diop’s narratives shape understanding of truth in transitional justice, indicating broader implications for knowledge production.

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Anna Katila (2026) studied this question.

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Analysis identifies how Tadjo and Diop’s narratives shape understanding of truth in transitional justice, indicating broader implications for knowledge production.

African Writers as Theorists?: Conceptualization of Truth in Tadjo and Diop’s Writing on Rwanda

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African Writers as Theorists?: Conceptualization of Truth in Tadjo and Diop’s Writing on Rwanda

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