This journal publishes research on African politics, including analyses of instability and border policies in West Africa and Nigeria. It also explores themes of corruption, judicial systems, and the impact of colonialism and decoloniality on African societies and identities. Further topics include transnational activism, the repatriation of cultural artifacts, and African philosophical concepts such as belongingness and logic systems.
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Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
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Sociology and Political ScienceGeography, Planning and Development
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
African history and culture studiesGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsInternational Development and AidAfrican history and culture analysisHistorical and Contemporary Political DynamicsSouth African History and CultureAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesLegal Issues in South AfricaGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesAfrican cultural and philosophical studies