Macodou Fall's review of 'Religious Activism on Campuses in Togo and Benin'

Grateful that my book Religious Activism on Campuses in Togo and Benin has been reviewed by Macodou Fall in the latest issue of Research Africa Reviews.

I appreciate him taking the time to engage with the text. He offers thoughtful, constructive criticism regarding the "pivot from piety to pragmatism," suggesting that a deeper theological exploration of the "social curriculum" could enrich the analysis.

He points out that the movements' economic survival could be considered a "moral and religious mandate for communal activism," rather than merely a response to state failure.

Here's an excerpt:

"These nuances, however, do not detract from the book's contribution, which is considerable; this is due to its comprehensive analysis of the history and development of faith-based movements in Togo and Benin from 1970 to 2023. The book offers a valuable resource for scholars seeking to understand the complex interplay between faith, activism, and adaptation in Francophone Africa."

Fall, Macodou. "Frédérick Madore, Religious Activism on Campuses in Togo and Benin: Christian and Muslim Students Navigating Authoritarianism and Laïcité, 1970–2023. Berlin: De Gruyter, 2023. 308 Pages. ISBN: 978-3-11-142790-4." Research Africa Reviews 9, no. 3 (2025): 15–17.