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The Issa Xeer: An African Governance Model by mahdi.dabar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Chapter 5 discusses the Issa Xeer, an indigenous governance system of the Issa community in the Horn of Africa, highlighting its historical emergence during a period of socio-political upheaval in the 16th century. The Xeer serves as a holistic framework for social and political regulation, integrating ethical, spiritual, and cultural dimensions to address issues of power, authority, and community cohesion. It emphasizes the importance of consensus-building, conflict resolution, and the protection of vulner
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- mahdi.dabar
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