Clarence Chongo holds a PhD in African history from the University of Pretoria. He is currently the Head, Department of Historical and Archaeology Studies and former Assistant Dean (Postgraduate Studies) in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zambia. Clarence lectures African and Russian history and has published peer-reviewed journal articles. His research interest revolves around transnational histories of Southern African liberation movements, Zambia’s diplomatic history and Cold War studies. He is also a member of the South African Historical Association (HASA).
Academic Qualifications
2016: Doctor of Philosophy in History, University of Pretoria, South Africa
2010: Master of Arts in History, University of Zambia, Lusaka
2005: Bachelor of Arts with Education, University of Zambia, Lusaka
Chongo, Clarence. "A 'hub of decolonisation': Lusaka, liberation movements and the struggle for black majority rule in Southern Africa, 1960‑1980", Revista Crítica de Ciências Sociais [online], 135 (2024), pp.101-130. https://doi.org/10.4000/13bzc.
Clarence, Clarence. "A Hostage Economy: The Impact of Rhodesia's Declaration of Independence on Zambia, 1965-1979", Southern Journal for Contemporary History, 47, 2 (2022), 4-29. https://journals.co.za/doi/epdf/10.38140/sjch.v47i2.6556
Chongo, Clarence. “A Good Measure of Sacrifice: Aspects of Zambia’s Contribution to the Liberation Wars in Southern Africa, 1964-1975”, Zambia Social Science Journal, 6, 1 (2019), 1-27.
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ORCID NUMBER: 0000-0002-4141-4694
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- Liberation movements in Southern Africa
- Social and economic history of Zambia
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