Reconstructing the Great Caliphate Kanem-Bornu Empire: Religious War or Mere Scramble for Resources? The Appropriate Response of Religious Institutions, Civil Societies, and States

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the potential of reconstructing the Kanem-Borno Empire and the challenges posed by the Boko Haram insurgency.
• Analyzing the historical significance of the Kanem-Borno Empire
• Examining the impact of the Boko Haram insurgency
• Assessing the roles of religious institutions, civil societies, and states in conflict response
• The reconstruction of the Kanem-Borno kingdom is largely viewed as unfeasible in the current context.
• Boko Haram's actions have escalated regional violence and suffering.
• Proposed responses emphasize collaboration between religious institutions and civil societies to mitigate conflict.