Conflict and Xenophobia in Africa: Implications for Peace Education

Abstract

This paper examined conflicts and Xenophobia in Africa, vis-à-vis the role played by peace education in mitigating these crises. With growing leadership crises and economic constraints, conflicts and xenophobia have evolved. The study adopted a Documentary analysis approach. The study was further guided by cultural relativism theory. The study findings would be significant to policy formulators. The results of the survey revealed that conflicts and xenophobia are politically and economically motivated. It was concluded that conflicts and Xenophobia hindered development in Africa. The study suggested the inclusion of peace education in school curricula at elementary and secondary school levels in Africa.