Amadou Ba

Amadou Ba is a part-time Lecturer in the Department of History at Nipissing University's Faculty of Arts and Science. His research focuses on African History, Canadian Black History, and the colonial dynamics shaping African and diasporic communities. He holds advanced degrees including a PhD from Paris VII University and a BEd from Laurentian University.

His work explores themes such as the role of African soldiers in French colonial armies, trans-Saharan and transatlantic slavery systems, and the contributions of Black communities to Canadian history. Key publications include studies on Senegalese Tirailleurs in Madagascar (2009–2021) and a 2021 book redefining Africa's medieval economic and political legacy.

Amadou Ba's publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles analyzing colonial militarization, postcolonial identities, and underrepresented narratives of Black agency. His work bridges African and diasporic histories, emphasizing interconnected global processes of colonization and resistance.