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The article aims to explore how non-state armed groups create legitimacy through governance and social services within the political economy framework.

April 14, 2026Open Access

Rebel Governance and Social Services: How Non-State Armed Groups Build Legitimacy: Political Economy Dimensions

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The article aims to explore how non-state armed groups create legitimacy through governance and social services within the political economy framework.
Developed a theoretical framework organizing key concepts and dynamics.
Analyzed relevant literature on the interactions between armed groups and local governance.
Focused on institutional and theoretical implications specific to the African context.
Identified key factors that enhance the legitimacy of non-state armed groups.
Highlighted the role of social services in gaining support from local populations.
Suggested practical conclusions relevant for policymakers in dealing with such groups.

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This article examines Rebel Governance and Social Services: How Non-State Armed Groups Build Legitimacy: Political Economy Dimensions with a focused emphasis on Seychelles within the field of Sociology. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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