African Inequality Studies (Interdisciplinary - Econ/Social/Political)
African Inequality Studies (Interdisciplinary - Econ/Social/Political) is a peer‑reviewed scholarly journal published under the Pan‑African Research Journals (PARJ) platform, advancing African‑centred and global research.
National Constitutions as Political Settlements
This article examines National Constitutions as Political Settlements: South Sudan's 2011 Transitional Constitution: Towards a Research Agenda with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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This article examines UNMISS Mandate Evolution: Protection of Civilians, Political Neutrality, and Operational Constraints: An Empirical Investigation with a focused emphasis on Togo within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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Judicial Review and Constitutional Courts in Africa
This article examines Judicial Review and Constitutional Courts in Africa: Independence, Composition, and Effectiveness: Youth Perspectives and Intergenerational Justice with a focused emphasis on Malawi within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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Media Development Aid and Press Freedom in Conflict-Affected States
This article examines Media Development Aid and Press Freedom in Conflict-Affected States: Decolonial Reflections with a focused emphasis on Eswatini within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a mixed methods study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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Women in Post-Conflict Security Sector Reform
This article examines Women in Post-Conflict Security Sector Reform: Integration, Resistance, and Progress: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry with a focused emphasis on Tanzania within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development and Regional Conflict Management in the Horn
This article examines The Intergovernmental Authority on Development and Regional Conflict Management in the Horn: Institutional Capacity and Political Will with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a mixed methods study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
This article examines The Peace-Democracy Nexus: Does Democratisation Increase or Decrease Conflict Risk: Beyond the Liberal Peace Framework with a focused emphasis on Morocco within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a mixed methods study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
The Politics of Constitutional Amendment in Africa
This article examines The Politics of Constitutional Amendment in Africa: Entrenchment, Reform, and Executive Manipulation: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic with a focused emphasis on Equatorial Guinea within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
This article examines The Politics of Dowry and Bride Price: Tradition, Rights, and Reform: Comparative Analysis Across East Africa with a focused emphasis on Comoros within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Youth Political Participation in Fragile States
This article examines Youth Political Participation in Fragile States: Alienation, Radicalisation, and Civic Engagement: Climate Change Dimensions with a focused emphasis on Senegal within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
The Concept of the Political in Schmitt and its Application to African Conflict Analysis
This article examines The Concept of the Political in Schmitt and its Application to African Conflict Analysis: International Norms, Local Realities with a focused emphasis on Egypt within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Institutional Isomorphism Without Substance
This article examines Institutional Isomorphism Without Substance: Formal Governance Structures and Informal Power: Towards a Research Agenda with a focused emphasis on Tanzania within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a working paper that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights
This article examines The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights: Jurisdiction, Compliance, and Effectiveness with a focused emphasis on Ethiopia within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
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This article examines The Role of Women in Peacebuilding: Beyond Inclusion Rhetoric to Substantive Agency: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Analysis with a focused emphasis on Malawi within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a working paper that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Traditional Conflict Resolution Mechanisms
This article examines Traditional Conflict Resolution Mechanisms: Mato Oput and Communal Reconciliation Practices: From Theory to Practice with a focused emphasis on Libya within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a commentary that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
This article examines UNMISS Mandate Evolution: Protection of Civilians, Political Neutrality, and Operational Constraints: An Empirical Investigation with a focused emphasis on Ghana within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
This article examines The Concept of the Political in Schmitt and its Application to African Conflict Analysis: International Norms, Local Realities with a focused emphasis on South Africa within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a policy brief that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Regional Economic Integration as Peace Infrastructure
This article examines Regional Economic Integration as Peace Infrastructure: EAC Membership and South Sudan's Instability: Youth Perspectives and Intergenerational Justice with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
This article examines Communal Violence in the Sahel: Farmer-Herder Conflicts, Climate Change, and State Absence: From Theory to Practice with a focused emphasis on Mauritius within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
This article examines Regional Hegemony and Smaller States: Ethiopia's Dominance and Its Discontents in the Horn: Perspectives from Eastern Africa with a focused emphasis on Ethiopia within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
The Norm of Non-Indifference in the African Union
This article examines The Norm of Non-Indifference in the African Union: Between Non-Interference and Intervention: Historical Antecedents and Contemporary Relevance with a focused emphasis on Comoros within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Women's Political Representation in East African Parliaments
This article examines Women's Political Representation in East African Parliaments: Quota Systems and Substantive Inclusion: A Feminist Political Economy Approach with a focused emphasis on Liberia within the field of African Studies. It is structured as a theoretical framework article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
Urban Youth Entrepreneurship Support Programmes in Dakar Slums
Urban youth entrepreneurship is a critical area of focus in Senegal’s development agenda, particularly in Dakar slums where access to financial services remains limited. Qualitative research methods, including semi-structured interviews with 50 youths involved in the programmes and focus group discussions with community leaders, were employed to gather data from a representative sample of participants. Participants reported significant barriers such as high transaction fees (72%) and limited access points (60%), which hindered their ability to use financial services effectively for business growth. The evaluation highlights the need for comprehensive financial inclusion strategies that address accessibility issues, particularly in underserved urban youth populations. Programme providers should consider reducing transaction fees and expanding physical access points to ensure greater financial inclusion among Dakar slum youths.
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Environmental Justice in Resource-Rich African Nations
Environmental justice movements in resource-rich African nations have gained prominence due to the disproportionate impacts of environmental degradation on marginalized communities. In South Africa, these movements are particularly relevant given its status as a biodiversity hotspot and significant mineral wealth. The study employs a mixed-methods approach involving qualitative interviews with stakeholders involved in environmental justice movements, document analysis of relevant legislation and policies, and thematic synthesis of existing literature on environmental justice in South Africa. Community-based initiatives have shown significant success in advocating for stricter regulation and compensation schemes. However, the effectiveness of these efforts is undermined by weak enforcement mechanisms and inadequate stakeholder engagement. While progress has been made, substantial challenges persist in translating legal protections into practical outcomes that benefit local communities disproportionately affected by resource extraction. Future research should focus on strengthening regulatory frameworks and enhancing community participation. Policy reforms are required to bolster enforcement of existing environmental laws, increase public awareness about the impacts of resource exploitation, and ensure equitable distribution of compensation funds. Environmental Justice, Resource Extraction, South Africa, Stakeholder Engagement
Digital Inclusion and the Digital Divide in Somali Rural Communities
The digital divide in rural African communities is a significant issue affecting economic development and social inclusion. A survey was conducted with a sample size of 300 participants across various regions in Somalia, employing both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The survey revealed that only 45% of respondents owned smartphones, indicating significant digital exclusion among rural populations. Rural communities face substantial challenges in accessing digital technologies due to socio-economic disparities and infrastructure limitations. Investment in digital literacy programmes and improved internet connectivity are recommended to bridge the digital divide. digital inclusion, rural Somalia, smartphone ownership, digital divide
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Urbanization and Informal Settlements in Tanzanian Cities
Urbanization in Tanzanian cities has led to significant growth and transformation of settlement patterns, with informal settlements emerging as a prominent feature. The research employs qualitative methods, including interviews with residents and policymakers, to examine the lived experiences and policy interventions related to urbanization and informal settlements. Informal settlement dwellers in Tanzanian cities face challenges such as inadequate water supply (40% of households report limited access) and poor waste management services (35% indicate unsatisfactory conditions). Urbanization has both positive and negative impacts on social welfare, with significant disparities observed between formal and informal settlement residents. Policymakers should prioritise the provision of basic infrastructure in informal settlements and implement targeted programmes to improve access to healthcare and education for these communities.
Renewable Energy Integration and Smallholder Farmer Livelihoods in Rural Rwanda
Rural Rwanda faces significant energy challenges due to limited access to modern energy sources, particularly for smallholder farmers who rely on traditional biomass fuels for cooking and lighting. Renewable energy integration could offer a viable solution to improve energy security and livelihoods. Qualitative case studies were conducted on selected RE projects; data collection included farmer surveys, focus group discussions, and stakeholder interviews. Project performance metrics such as energy production capacity, cost-effectiveness, and social impact were analysed. Renewable energy integration led to a significant increase in household energy access by 85% among participating smallholder farmers, though initial costs were substantial at an average of $100 per household. Long-term sustainability was compromised by limited government support and high maintenance costs. While renewable energy projects provided immediate benefits, long-term viability requires robust policy frameworks supporting infrastructure development and financial incentives for rural communities. Government should prioritise funding for RE integration in rural areas, establish clear guidelines for project implementation, and implement policies to ensure equitable access to technology and resources. Partnerships with NGOs and private sector entities can help bridge the financing gap.
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Religious Pluralism and Inter-Faith Dynamics in West Africa
Religious pluralism in West Africa is a complex phenomenon characterized by coexistence and competition among different faiths. Djibouti serves as an exemplary case, given its diverse religious landscape. A mixed methods approach was employed, combining a survey with in-depth interviews. Data were collected from 500 randomly selected participants across various regions of Djibouti. The findings indicate that approximately 42% of respondents reported experiencing significant religious prejudice, which disproportionately affects younger generations (aged 18-35). This study highlights the importance of inter-faith dialogue and community engagement in mitigating religious tensions in Djibouti. Recommendations include fostering educational programmes that promote understanding and respect for different religions, encouraging regular interfaith gatherings, and advocating for inclusive policies. Religious Pluralism, Inter-Faith Relations, Mixed Methods Study, West Africa, Djibouti
Water Scarcity and Conflict Mitigation in Egypt within the Nile Basin Context, 2009
Egypt faces significant water scarcity issues in its Nile Basin context, posing challenges to both economic and social stability. The study employs a comparative analysis of historical data from multiple sources including government reports and academic literature on Nile Basin governance. A key finding is that equitable water distribution agreements between upstream and downstream countries have mitigated localized conflicts, though implementation remains inconsistent. Effective conflict mitigation strategies require robust institutional frameworks for resource management and equitable stakeholder participation. Egypt should continue to advocate for regional cooperation mechanisms in the Nile Basin, particularly focusing on water rights and infrastructure development. Nile Basin, Water Scarcity, Conflict Mitigation, Institutional Frameworks
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Climate Resilience Training Workshops for Smallholder Farmers in South Sudan
Climate resilience has become a critical issue for smallholder farmers in South Sudan, where weather extremes frequently disrupt agricultural productivity and food security. A longitudinal approach was employed with qualitative data collection through farmer interviews, focus group discussions, and observation notes over a period of three years. Farmers showed significant improvement in their adaptive strategies, particularly in diversifying crop varieties and implementing sustainable land management practices. The workshops significantly enhanced farmers' resilience to weather extremes, leading to improved agricultural yields and reduced vulnerability to climate shocks. Further training should focus on long-term sustainability measures and policy advocacy for climate-resilient farming solutions in South Sudan. Climate Resilience, Smallholder Farmers, Weather Extremes, Adaptation Strategies, Training Workshops