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The paper aims to investigate how religious frameworks legitimize violence and armed mobilization in Africa, particularly in the context of Senegal.

April 14, 2026Open Access

Religious Legitimation of Violence: Theology, Authority, and Armed Mobilisation in Africa: Post-CPA and Beyond

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The paper aims to investigate how religious frameworks legitimize violence and armed mobilization in Africa, particularly in the context of Senegal.
Conducted a literature survey on the intersection of religion and violence
Analyzed institutional and theoretical dynamics in the African context
Evaluated scholarship on religious authority and armed mobilization
Identified key theological frameworks that justify violence
Revealed the impact of religious authority on armed groups
Highlighted policy implications for addressing violence linked to religious motivations

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This article examines Religious Legitimation of Violence: Theology, Authority, and Armed Mobilisation in Africa: Post-CPA and Beyond with a focused emphasis on Senegal within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

Religious Legitimation of Violence: Theology, Authority, and Armed Mobilisation in Africa: Post-CPA and Beyond

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