My first-hand experience with sex workers has given me an in-depth understanding of their lived realities and this is primarily…
Reflections on the Challenges and Benefits of an Inter-Disciplinary PhD Study
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A Review of Ruth Murambadoro, John Mashayamombe, and uMbuso weNkosi (eds.), The PhD Experience in African Higher Education (London: Lexington Books, 2022).
In the end, the book is more about the silences it produces around the power dynamics between the researcher, the…
A Goal-Means Analysis of Security in Political Parties’ Manifestos for Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential Election
Since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999 after decades of military authoritarianism, Nigerian politics have been characterized by different…
2023 Presidential Elections Pollsters and the Risk of Post-Election Violence
Mindful of the fact that the 2011 election was “the best run and the most violent” based on lives and…
Special Issue on, “Peace, Trade, and Youth: Investing in US-Africa Cooperation.”
The essays in this volume address several subthemes within the framework of peace, trade, and youth, by referencing African perspectives…
Researching Constitutionalism and Democratization in Africa: My APN Experience
I also note that the APN has been a mirror with which one can see, reflect, and project himself into…
Building a Transformative Network: How APN Is Bridging the Gap between African Scholars
In my view, the most important achievement of APN has been its role in opening the door to opportunities for…
Supporting the Dissemination of My Research to Diverse Audiences
Having a network of scholars that you can call upon at any time for co-authorship, external examination, and many other…
Bridging Humanities and Social Science Research in Africa: My APN Experience
The APN award has enabled me to navigate the fuzzy boundary between the humanities and social science research and has…
Special Issue on the 2022 Kenyan Elections
This special issue on the election brings together alumni and fellows of both APN and Next Gen to reflect on…