Abbas Gnamo

Abbas Gnamo is a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Politics & Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University, Faculty of Arts. He has previously taught at York University, the University of Toronto, and Ryerson University, contributing extensively to courses in international development, global governance, and African studies.

• PhD in Political Science / African Studies, University of Paris I, Pantheon-Sorbonne
• Master of Arts, University of Paris I, Pantheon-Sorbonne
• Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA), University of Paris I, Pantheon-Sorbonne
• BA in Political Science, Addis Ababa University

Dr. Gnamo's research centers on Third World politics, with a strong regional focus on the Horn of Africa—particularly Ethiopia. His interests include identity politics, ethnonationalism, state failure, civil wars, religious revivalism, and development. He explores center-periphery dynamics, colonialism and decolonization, and conflict resolution, especially in relation to the Oromo people and imperial Ethiopian expansion.

The 15 most recent publications reflect deep engagement with Ethiopian and broader African political history, focusing on resistance to imperial conquest, religious identity, and post-colonial state fragility. Keywords across these works include African Studies, Political Science, History, and Religious Studies, with recurring sub-fields such as Oromo nationalism, Menelik’s conquests, state integration crises, and religious syncretism. The publications span peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and critical reviews, demonstrating both scholarly depth and historiographical critique.

Dr. Gnamo is currently leading an SSHRC-funded project titled "Identity Politics and Ethnonationalism in the Horn of Africa," underscoring his active research profile. While no formal students are listed, his role as a lecturer suggests mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text.

He is fluent in English, French, Amharic, and Oromo, enhancing his fieldwork and academic engagement in East Africa. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Issues and Problems in Third World Politics, The Globalization of World Politics, and Modern Africa, reflecting a commitment to global political education.