The History of Academic Freedom in Africa: Issues, Challenges and Perspectives

Abstract

This work examines the history of academic freedom in the world with particular emphasis on academic freedom in Africa and its perspectives. This work harbors on the hypothetical contention that academic freedom is the cornerstone for a free society and liberal education. It further proves that academic freedom is an engine for sustainable democracy and prosperity. Written against the backdrop of historical approach, this work concludes that freedom of teaching, research and publication have been defended for many centuries. Because of this many earlier academic freedom defenders were harassed for many years but their cause persists to date.