African Muslims and the Secular State

Cruise O'brien, D.B. (2004)

Article / Letter to editor

Postcolonial Africa has witnessed problematic processes of nation and state building, but in general the state structures as designed in late-colonial and early independence endure, including their secular orientation. A major challenge for the state in Africa is to advance its respect for devotional diversity, because the secular state has an interest in religious diversity.

• Africa

• All authors: Cruise O'brien, D.B.
• Date: 2004
• Journal: ISIM Newsletter
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 50 - 50
• Publisher: ISIM, Leiden