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The First Communist in Fort Jameson: Recollections of Africa and Other Places 1955–2018 - Couverture souple

Watt, Mr Nigel

 
9781915527004: The First Communist in Fort Jameson: Recollections of Africa and Other Places 1955–2018
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1915527007 ISBN 13 : 9781915527004
Editeur : Books of Africa, 2026

Synopsis

The First Communist in Fort Jameson is the compelling autobiography of Nigel Watt, whose life has been intertwined with Africa’s journey from late colonial rule to independence and beyond.

Arriving in Northern Rhodesia in 1961, Watt worked in education during the final years of colonialism and remained after independence, contributing to Zambia’s development and later serving in leadership roles within the international voluntary service movement and as Director of the Africa Centre in London. His work took him across southern, eastern and central Africa, as well as to India and Europe.

Blending political insight, institutional history and vivid personal recollection, this memoir provides valuable perspective on Zambia’s transformation, the evolution of voluntary service, and grassroots peace and reconciliation efforts in countries including Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Written with clarity, commitment and understated humour, it is an important record of Africa’s past sixty years.

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À propos de l'auteur

For many years Nigel Watt has been a passionate advocate of voluntary service in Africa by Africans, championing development issues in many parts of the continent for the benefit of local communities. With his sympathy and comprehension of African politics and culture he became the director of the Africa Centre at a crucial time in Southern African politics. He was determined to allow this London base to be a sanctuary and a platform for conversations between African political exiles and cultural activists. He is deeply committed to Africa, although always modest about the impact of his work.

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Éditeur
Books of Africa
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1915527007
ISBN 13 
9781915527004
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
396
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