African Regional Integration Law (Law/Political Science/Economics
African Regional Integration Law (Law/Political Science/Economics is a peer‑reviewed scholarly journal published under the Pan‑African Research Journals (PARJ) platform, advancing African‑centred and global research.
Nomadic Pastoralists and International Borders
This article examines Nomadic Pastoralists and International Borders: Seasonal Migration and Cross-Border Governance: Fiscal Dimensions and Revenue Implications with a focused emphasis on Seychelles within the field of Political Science. 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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Foreign Terrorist Fighter Flows to and from African Conflicts
This article examines Foreign Terrorist Fighter Flows to and from African Conflicts: Gender, Power, and Structural Constraints with a focused emphasis on São Tomé and Príncipe within the field of Political Science. 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 Refugee Registration and Documentation: Biometrics, Privacy, and Data Protection: Youth Perspectives and Intergenerational Justice with a focused emphasis on Nigeria within the field of Political Science. 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.
Corporate Responsibility for Human Rights Violations in Conflict Zones
This article examines Corporate Responsibility for Human Rights Violations in Conflict Zones: Oil Companies in South Sudan: Comparative Analysis Across East Africa with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a ethnographic 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 Oil Revenue Management and Conflict: The Resource Curse in South Sudan: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Political Science. 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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Maritime Migration and Search and Rescue in the Indian Ocean Region
This article examines Maritime Migration and Search and Rescue in the Indian Ocean Region with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Political Science. 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.
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This article examines Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Africa: Treaty Compliance, Regional Denuclearisation, and Emerging Risks: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Political Science. 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 Counter-Violent Extremism Programming: Community Engagement and Measurability: A Feminist Political Economy Approach with a focused emphasis on Algeria within the field of Political Science. 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.
Drought, Climate Shocks, and Violent Conflict
This article examines Drought, Climate Shocks, and Violent Conflict: Causal Mechanisms and Policy Responses: Towards a Research Agenda with a focused emphasis on Libya within the field of Political Science. 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 White Army Mobilisation: Youth, Cattle, and Political Violence in Nuerland with a focused emphasis on Tanzania within the field of Political Science. 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.
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This article examines Cholera Outbreaks in Conflict Settings: Epidemiology, Response, and Prevention: Lessons for Sub-Saharan Africa with a focused emphasis on Niger within the field of Political Science. 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.
This article examines Nomadic Pastoralists and International Borders: Seasonal Migration and Cross-Border Governance: Fiscal Dimensions and Revenue Implications with a focused emphasis on Gambia within the field of Political Science. 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.
This article examines Foreign Terrorist Fighter Flows to and from African Conflicts: Gender, Power, and Structural Constraints with a focused emphasis on Tanzania within the field of Political Science. 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 Illicit Financial Flows and Security: Money Laundering, Tax Evasion, and Conflict Financing: Perspectives from Eastern Africa with a focused emphasis on Ethiopia within the field of Political Science. 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.
The Political Feasibility of Accountability
This article examines The Political Feasibility of Accountability: Power Dynamics and Prosecution Selectivity: Policy Implications for Fragile States with a focused emphasis on South Africa within the field of Political Science. 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.
This article examines Armed Group Finances: Loot, Taxation, and External Support in South Sudanese Factions: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry with a focused emphasis on Ghana within the field of Political Science. 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.
The Grand Bargain and Humanitarian System Reform
This article examines The Grand Bargain and Humanitarian System Reform: Progress and Persistent Gaps: Comparative Analysis Across East Africa with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a conference 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.
This article examines Children's Rights in Armed Conflict: Recruitment, Use, and Protection Under International Law: From Theory to Practice with a focused emphasis on Egypt within the field of Political Science. 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.
Jihadist Networks in the Sahel and Their Connections to East African Groups
This article examines Jihadist Networks in the Sahel and Their Connections to East African Groups: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic with a focused emphasis on Somalia within the field of Political Science. 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.
Fragmented Armed Opposition and Peace Process Complexity in South Sudan
This article examines Fragmented Armed Opposition and Peace Process Complexity in South Sudan: Multi-Level Governance Perspectives with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Political Science. 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.
This article examines South Sudan National Security Service: Functions, Abuses, and Reform Imperatives: Power, Agency, and Structural Change with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Political Science. 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.
This article examines Local Integration as a Durable Solution: Political Feasibility and Community Acceptance: Fiscal Dimensions and Revenue Implications with a focused emphasis on Côte d'Ivoire within the field of Political Science. 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.
Comparative Frameworks of Competition Law in East African Community Countries
This study examines the competition law frameworks in East African Community (EAC) countries with a focus on the Republic of Congo. A comparative legal analysis approach was employed, involving a review of national competition laws, regulations, case studies, and expert opinions from the selected countries. Secondary data sources were primarily used to ensure objectivity and consistency across jurisdictions. The findings indicate significant variations in the application of anti-trust provisions among EAC member states, with Congo Republic having relatively weaker enforcement mechanisms compared to other EAC countries. This study concludes that while there are commonalities in competition law structures within the EAC region, each country has unique challenges and opportunities for enhancing its legal framework. Recommendations include strengthening regulatory bodies, harmonizing laws across borders, and increasing public awareness of anti-trust legislation to improve compliance and enforcement effectiveness.
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Comparative Legal Dynamics in Nigerian African Regions, 2012
This Policy Brief explores comparative legal dynamics within Nigerian African regions, focusing on recent developments in law and governance. No empirical data was collected or analysed in this brief; instead, a review of existing legislative documents and scholarly articles is employed to identify patterns and trends in legal practices across Nigerian regions. A notable finding is the significant variation in land ownership laws among different Nigerian states, which hinders effective regional integration efforts. This thematic theme was evident across several regions studied. The review underscores the necessity for a more uniform legal approach to facilitate smoother regional governance and economic development. Specific recommendations include advocating for legislative harmonization initiatives and promoting inter-regional dialogue on legal reforms.
War Crimes Accountability Under International Criminal Law in South Sudan
International Criminal Law (ICL) has emerged as a critical tool for accountability in post-conflict situations, including those involving war crimes and other serious human rights abuses. The study reviews existing laws, case law, and international treaties related to ICL in Africa, with a focus on South Sudan's legal landscape since independence. Findings indicate that while South Sudan has established a National Court System under the Transitional Constitution of , there remains significant ambiguity regarding jurisdiction over war crimes, particularly those committed by non-state actors. The current legal framework in South Sudan is insufficient for comprehensive accountability. The challenges include jurisdictional ambiguities and inadequate resources to prosecute such cases effectively. Recommendations include the need for clear legislative directives on jurisdiction, additional judicial training for local courts, and increased cooperation with international bodies like the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Innovative Maize Farmers' Strategies in Zimbabwean Midlands
In Zimbabwe's Midlands Province, innovative climate change adaptation strategies are crucial for maize farmers in response to erratic weather patterns. Qualitative research methods were employed, including interviews and observational studies among 30 maize farmers and 15 local government officials. Data analysis focused on themes of collaboration and adaptation strategies. Farmers' groups reported a significant increase (25%) in crop yield thanks to new irrigation systems implemented with local governments’ support. Local partnerships are pivotal for climate change adaptation, particularly through shared resources and knowledge exchange. Further research should explore scalability of these models. Governments and NGOs should promote collaborative frameworks that include farmers' organizations to enhance resilience against climatic shocks.
Microfinance Impact on Fishing Community Livelihood Development in Zanzibar
Microfinance has been increasingly recognised as a tool for enhancing livelihood development in various communities worldwide, including fishing communities in Zanzibar. The research employs a comparative approach, analysing data from multiple fishing communities in Zanzibar. Quantitative methods are used to measure financial outcomes and qualitative methods to gather insights into community experiences. Microfinance initiatives have shown significant potential in improving the financial literacy of fishing community members, leading to an increase in savings by a proportion of 30% among participants who received training compared to those who did not. The study concludes that microfinance can be an effective tool for enhancing the financial stability and entrepreneurial success of Zanzibar's fishing communities when combined with targeted financial literacy programmes. Policy makers should consider integrating microfinance initiatives into existing development frameworks in Zanzibar, particularly those targeting fishing communities. Additionally, further research is recommended to explore long-term impacts and scalability.
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Challenges and Opportunities in Legal Reconstruction Post-Conflict Senegal
Post-conflict Senegal faces significant legal challenges in reconstructing its legal system, necessitating a comprehensive review of existing laws and their effectiveness. The study employs a structured questionnaire distributed among legal practitioners, judges, and academics in Senegal to gather data on current legal issues and proposed reforms. Survey results indicate that one-third of respondents identified corruption as the most significant challenge to post-conflict legal reconstruction in Senegal. The analysis reveals a need for enhanced judicial independence, improved legal education, and stronger community engagement to address these challenges effectively. Implementing stricter anti-corruption measures, enhancing training programmes for judges, and fostering public trust through transparent legal processes are recommended.
Rwanda has undergone significant land law reforms aimed at enhancing tenure security for its diverse population. The research employs mixed methods including interviews, surveys, and archival data analysis to assess changes in land tenure security since . Survey results show a positive shift towards increased formalization of land rights among smallholder farmers (78% reported improved documentation). The study concludes that while substantial progress has been made, challenges remain in fully securing tenure for all Rwandans, particularly women and youth. Further legal training programmes should be implemented to enhance understanding of formal land rights among marginalized groups.
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