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Global: Call for Papers: Kanem-Borno: Continuity and Change
2007-02-14, Issue 291
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The celebration of one thousand years of the existence of famous Kanem-Borno Dynasty coincides with the one hundred years of the establishment of the city of Yerwa, the capital of modern Borno State of Nigeria. The Organising Committee of the Celebrations is convening an international conference of scholars, both from within and outside, scheduled for August 2007 at Maiduguri.
The celebration of one thousand years of the existence of famous Kanem-Borno Dynasty coincides with the one hundred years of the establishment of the city of Yerwa, the capital of modern Borno State of Nigeria. According to some historical sources, the Dynasty was established in about 9th century and its influence was felt far and wide, in the Central Bilad-al-Sudan. Though expansive and imperial, Kanem-Borno had always revolved around its capital as the fulcrum of Islamic civilisation, administration and commerce.
Located in the Central Bilad-al-Sudan, the State supported a diverse and heterogeneous population, fauna and flora, and a vibrant and rich culture. Islam remained the most important focus of its successive rulers since the Sayfuwa. The local peculiarities of Kanem-Borno and the universalistic appeal of Islam have combined to produce a highly cosmopolitan world-view. The history of Kanem-Borno is therefore a history of the peopling of the Lake Chad basin and the utilisation of its resources over a long period.
The Organising Committee of the Celebrations is convening an international conference of scholars, both from within and outside, scheduled for August 2007 at Maiduguri. The theme of the conference is: KANEM-BORNO: CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
Sub-themes are as follows:
1. State, Society, Politics, Governance and Foreign Relations
2. Religion and Inter-Group Relations
3. Education and Scholarship
4. Arts and Culture
5. Economy and Prospects of Oil and Gas in the Lake Chad Basin
6. Health and Environment
7. Gender relations
GUIDELINES:
Abstracts not exceeding 250 words should be sent to any of the addresses below on or before 30th April 2007. Full length papers accepted for presentation should be sent in by 15th June 2007. Both hard and electronic copies of the papers are required. Any paper that exceeds these dates may not be accepted.
The Foundation will be responsible for the return air ticket, accommodation, per diem of US$ 200, local transport expenses and feeding of the commissioned paper writers from the overseas. Nigerian scholars will be given honorarium of N 50,000.00. All interested scholars should sponsor themselves.
Papers written in Arabic, French and German languages are also welcomed.
Abba Gana Shettima
(The Secretary, Colloquium Sub-committee)
Department of Sociology
University of Maiduguri
PMB 1069
Maiduguri NG-600004
Borno State, Nigeria
E-mail:
agshettima@gmail.com
agshettima@yahoo.co.uk
Mobile Phone: 08023623815 Town Delivery:
The Secretary, Main Committee
Kanem-Borno Historical and Cultural Foundation
No. 12, Lafiya Road opposite Children’s Home, Old GRA
Maiduguri NG-600211
Borno State, Nigeria.
Postal Delivery:
Kanem-Borno Historical and Cultural Foundation
P.O.BOX 1863
Maiduguri NG-600001
Borno State, Nigeria
E-mail: adam_a_abatcha@yahoo.co.uk
Konto1075@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone line: 08036502975