ARTICLE: ‘Town, village and bush: war and cultural landscapes in south-eastern Angola (1966-2002)’, Afrika Focus 25, 2 (2012) pp. 31-43. (original) (raw)

The article explores the cultural landscape of south-eastern Angola during the war (1966-2002), focusing on the conceptual distinctions between town, bush, and country, and how these ideas shaped local experiences of conflict. It challenges conventional analyses of the war that emphasize ethnicity and resources by highlighting how local populations perceived these divisions as critical to their social realities and survival. Through interviews with refugees and civilians, the study aims to illuminate the interplay between conceptual understandings and lived experiences in the context of war.