This paper critically interrogates dominant narratives surrounding Africa’s role in global development by examining the historical construction of such narratives and their enduring influence on contemporary international relations. It situates Africa’s interactions with global powers—particularly the United States, France, and Read More …
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The Impact of Colonial Borders on Modern African Countries and Integration
Colonialism began in 1884-1885 when the Berlin Conference initiated the “Scramble for Africa.” At that time, the continent was divided among colonizers that had little understanding of ethnicities, languages, and politics of people living there. Some scholars think that geography Read More …
THE ROLE OF REGIONAL BLOCS IN ADVANCING AFRICAN INTEGRATION AND COLLECTIVE DIPLOMACY: ECOWAS AND SADC AS CASE STUDIES
Regional integration in Africa has long been regarded as a foundational pathway to sustainable development, durable peace, and collective diplomatic strength. This paper examines the role of two of Africa’s most prominent regional economic communities, namely the Economic Community of Read More …
AFRICA AND UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL REFORM: A REVIEW OF SCHOLARLY DEBATES ON REPRESENTATION AND EQUITY
The United Nations Security Council was designed in 1945 by and for the states that won the Second World War. Africa, which was almost entirely under colonial occupation during this period, had no say in that design. Eighty years later, Read More …
REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN AFRICA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ECOWAS AND SADC
Regional organizations and their role in the promotion of democratic governance in Africa have been the subject of increasing scholarly interest, especially since the revolutions towards democracy in various African states in the early 2020s. This paper compares and contrasts Read More …
An Appraisal of Government legislative and Policies on Housing in Nigeria
Nigeria still has one of the highest housing deficits in sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from 17 million to 23 million housing units, a deficit that remains a longstanding problem for the country. Access to affordable and decent housing continues to be Read More …
Effects of Two Teaching Strategies on Senior Secondary Students’ Academic Achievement in Evolution in Oyo Central Senatorial District, Nigeria
The persistent underperformance of students in Biology, particularly in topics such as Evolution, has been linked to Conventional teaching approaches that limit learners’ engagement and conceptual understanding. This study investigated the Effects of Two Teaching Strategies (Interactive 3D Modeling Software Read More …
Echoes of Colonialism: Frantz Fannon’s Wretched of the Earth and the Contemporary African Condition
This paper examines the enduring legacies of colonialism in contemporary African societies through the lens of Frantz Fanon’s seminal work The Wretched of the Earth. It explores the political, economic, social, and cultural dimensions of colonial inheritance, analyzing how historical Read More …
