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Official JAMB History outline · Part II: Africa and the Wider World since 1800
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a. Political and economic challenges and constraints.
Objective
Examine the political and economic problems faced by African countries in nation-building.
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b. Physical and environmental challenges.
Objective
Assess the effects of natural disasters on Africa.
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c. Ethnic and religious pluralism.
Objective
Determine the role of ethnic and religious problems in Africa.
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d. Military intervention and political instability.
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Examine the role and implications of military interventions in African politics.
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e. Neo-colonialism and underdevelopment.
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Examine the role and implications of neo-colonialism in Africa.
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f. Boundary disputes and threat to African unity.
Objective
Highlight the problems of boundary disputes.
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g. Civil wars and the refugee problem.
Objective
Establish the relationship between civil wars and refugee problems in Africa.
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h. Terrorism.
Objective
Examine the consequences of terrorism for African states and societies.
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i. Globalisation.
Objective
Enumerate the effects of globalisation on African nations.
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