Politics of International Boundaries: A Historical Study of Nigeria-Cameroon Boundary Disputes, 1965-2008

Abstract

The study focuses on Nigeria-Cameroon boundary disputes with the view to highlight the nature of politic involved and the framework of cooperation applied by both countries to ensure peaceful cooperation among them for the socio-economic development of their citizens inhabiting their borderlands. The overall objective of the study is to contribute to existing works on African boundary conflicts and suggest ways that could guide or engender developments within the border crises areas and inspire cross-border cooperation between Nigeria and her Cameroon neighbours under study. The Study adopts a historical approach by reviewing existing scholarly works on the theme and descriptive analysis had been used on historical data to ensure efficiency and reliability.