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African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
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This is an Open Access Journal

Open Access journal
ISSN (Print) 1996-0832
Published by Academic Journals

[33 journals]

Low wages - corruption nexus: The Sokoto state of Nigeria civil service
dilemmas
- Abstract: This paper examines the nexus between low wages and corruption in the Nigerian civil service. Methodologically, the paper adopted the survey research design. The unit of analysis of this study is the civil servant. The population of this study was drawn from the civil servants in Sokoto State totaling twenty-nine thousand five hundred and eighty-three (29,583). The paper anchored on clash of...
  PubDate: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +010
International policy coups d'état in Francophone African countries
causes, consequences and international responses
- Abstract: This article examines recent coups dtat in Francophone African countries, including Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, and explores their causes, implications and international responses. To fully understand these events, the article begins by contextualizing the independence of these nations and their complex relationships with France. In the 1950s, France granted independence to its African col...
  PubDate: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +010
Power-sharing and electoral conflict management in Zanzibar: Focusing on
electoral institutions
- Abstract: Zanzibar adopted a power-sharing in 2010 to solve the tumultuous electoral conflict that resulted in bloodshed and social upheaval. In a unique case, the adoption involves a referendum vote and a subsequent constitutional change. The aim was to make the arrangement reliable and stable for peace and democracy on the Island. The expectation, though, fades into obscurity. The public witnessed e...
  PubDate: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +010
An initial exploration of the adaptation status of African new residents
in Taiwan
- Abstract: While the presence of African new residents in Taiwan may not be as pronounced as that of Southeast Asian counterparts, a noteworthy number have settled in diverse regions of the island in recent years. The adaptation experiences of these African residents remain under-explored in academic literature, rendering this study a pioneering effort in examining this pertinent subject. Through metic...
  PubDate: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +010
Debunking “The New Dawn” Myth: A comparative analysis of
South Africa and Zimbabwe
- Abstract: This paper is a comparative analysis of the politics of South Africa and Zimbabwe. It aims to demystify The New Dawn phenomenon espoused by the presidents of the two countries. On 24 November 2017, Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as Zimbabwes President. This followed the forced resignation of President Robert Mugabe by the countrys military after spending over three decades in office. In Sou...
  PubDate: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +010
The frustration of political choice and voter anguish in recent elections
in Nigeria
- Abstract: Voters are essential to democracy, as they wield the authority to select government leaders through their choices during elections. Election in Nigeria is usually marred by issues that hinder the smoothness of the electoral and voting process, constituting a cause of dissatisfaction and anguish for voters. Relying on an extensive review of literature and secondary sources of data, this artic...
  PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 +010
China-Cameroon: A win-lose relationship in the Mining sector'
- Abstract: As one of the key drivers of the African international political economy of the last two decades, China growing economic involvement on the continent has sparked mixed responses. Is Beijing South-South Cooperation model just a rebranded version of the old North-South relationship or China is actually contributing to helping Africa securing and playing a more important new position on the glo...
  PubDate: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +010
Rational call from developing countries: China phobia brings unbearable
weight to the world
- PubDate: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +010
Re-assessment of transition justice in Southern African States: Challenges
and prospects
- Abstract: This paper outlines the origin, meaning and benefits of Transitional Justice (TJ). It looks at the various mechanisms or processes used to implement transitional justice. The paper also re-assessed transitional justice in Southern African states with focus on South Africa, Mozambique, and Angola. The historical background to transitional justice in these countries is given then their various...
  PubDate: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +010
Russia and China strategies in the Central African Republic
- Abstract: In more than six years, Russia expanded its presence in Africa sevenfold, starting with four (4) countries in 2015 and reaching 25 by 2021, including the Central African Republic (CAR). In the CAR, Russia became a major actor alongside the fourteen (14) armed groups, the United Nations Blue Helmets, and the Central African Army forces. While Moscow is involved in security issues and military...
  PubDate: Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +010