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African Renaissance Vol. 21, (No. 2), June 2024
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ISSN : 1744-2532 E- ISSN 2516-5305
Table of Contents :
Editorial Note
Victor Ojakorotu 9
Lebogang T. Legodi, Gillian S. Mrubula-Ngwenya, Makhura B. Rapanyane and Sethuthuthu L. Vuma11
For the Launch of the Refugee Protection and Kenyan National Security
Stanley Osezua Ehiane and M. Muttaqien25
Johannes Tsheola43
Addressing Electricity Infrastructure Challenges: Exploring Governance Solutions in South Africa
Joshua Mawere67
Western Intellectual Hegemony and Academic Research in Sub-Saharan Africa
Simon Vurayai 87
In this study, the narrative literature review methodology was assigned to interrogate the western intellectual hegemony and the challenges in academic research in sub-Saharan Africa. The Marxist dependency theory of knowledge was commissioned as the lens for analysis. Despite the presence of vast literature indicating that sub-Saharan Africa is submerged in chronic challenges ranging from poverty and hunger to poor health services, this study found that the region continuously lags behind in knowledge production. The factors that facilitate western intellectual hegemony and stunted knowledge production are linked to knowledge imperialism and the digital divide. The study proffered strategies to reduce Western intellectual hegemony, such as investment in infrastructure and training that focus on decolonisation and empowerment of chronically disadvantaged African academics, such as women and early-career researchers.
Keywords: Academic research, Intellectual hegemony, Knowledge imperialism, Research output, Sub-Saharan Africa
Maxwell Haurovi and Alouis Chilunjika 105
Pan-Africanism and the Right to Development in Africa: A Critical Analysis of Agenda 2063
Seshupo Mosala129
In 2013, after extensive consultations with stakeholders, the African Union (AU) adopted Agenda 2063 to address underdevelopment and coloniality in Africa. Agenda 2063 is a continental strategic framework that seeks to attain inclusive economic growth, integration, peaceful Africa, and self-determination and is underpinned by Pan-Africanism. Pan-Africanism is an ideology set to attain national liberation, economic independence, and a united African continent. Therefore, Agenda 2063 seeks to attain the objectives of Pan Africanism and calls for Africa’s right to development. However, as per the Second Continental Report on the Implementation of Agenda 2063 (2022), there is minimal implementation of Agenda 2063’s First Ten-Year Implementation Plan (2014-2023) by AU members. Therefore, the paper seeks to critically analyse Agenda 2063 as a continental development programme. The analysis is twofold: on the one hand, it determines whether the aspirations of Agenda 2063 are realistic and attainable; on the other hand, it determines whether the implementation of Agenda 2063 will lead to attainment of Pan-Africanism. The paper uses a qualitative and analytical-explanatory approach to collect data.
Keywords: Africa, Agenda 2063, First Ten-Year Implementation Plan, pan Africanism, right to development.
The Changing Dynamics of Franco-Malian Relations: The Resurgence of Military Coup and Growing Influence of Russia in Mali
Sunday Omotuyi, Samuel Chukwudi Agunyai and Kedibone Phago151
Deconstructing the Trias Politica Doctrine in the Post-Apartheid South African Context: Insights on Judicial Hegemony
Thoriso Ntlailane, and Jonathan Oshupeng Maseng 173
An Analysis of the Role of the Public Protector in Fostering Democratic System of Government in South Africa
Mokgerwa Makoti and Kola O. Odeku 181
E-Governance and Implementation Challenges in Somalia Public Service: A Case Study of Benadir Regional Adminstration (BRA)
Abdihakim Omar Abdullahi, Abdikani Yusuf Abdulle and Idiris Sid Ali Mohamed213
Nigeria's Security Architecture and the Challenges of the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Serifat Bolanle Asiyanbi, Omolara Akinyemi, Kamil Adeyemi and Francis Adenekan Ademiluyi235
An analysis of Democracy, Democratisation and Governance in Ward 01 of Hlanganani Cluster of Collins Chabane Local Municipality of South Africa
John Laisani, Segun Obadire, Hope L. Vhiga and Tiyani T. Nkolele253
Apeloko Olubunmi David273
Democratic Governance and Insecurity: A Study of Enugu State, South East Nigeria, Throes of Two Decades 1999-2019
Okwudili Chukwuma Nwosu, Okey Marcellus Ikeanyibe, Patricia N Aroh, Emmanuel Ugwuerua 295
The relationship between democratic governance and progress in society remains contestable. Some scholars assert a significant positive relationship between democratic governance and socio-economic development, especially in developed countries, while others argue otherwise. In the Nigerian context, democratic governance seems to have been bedevilled by insecurity. The study adopted Frustration-Aggression theory as its theoretical framework and relied on secondary data, key informant interviews and focused group discussion, to delve into the dynamics of insecurity in Enugu State. However, the study concentrated on three successive administrations that differed in their liberal character and adherence to democratic principles. The study finds that the highest level of insecurity was witnessed during the administration of Dr Chimaroke Nnamani, which was also the most illiberal of the three administrations. We conclude that democratic governance did not have any significant impact on security and suggested, among others addressing the major causes of insecurity in the state.
Keywords: Democratic Governance; Peace and Security; Liberal Character, Enugu State, Nigeria.
An Evaluation of Inter-Governmental Collaboration and Malaria Control Programme in Southwest
Taleat Bisiriyu Abiodun 315
Assessing the Effectiveness of Ethics Committees for Good Governance in Public Sector: A Case Study of the Limpopo Province, South Africa
Nkhumeleni Mathobo 339
Adedeji Matthew Adedayo; Kehinde Oluwatoyin Adabembe, Motunrayo Grace Isaiah and Mayowa Christopher Ojo355
Examining Migration Leverage and Coercion between Sending and Host Countries and their Success and Failure: The Global Perspective
Lawrence Korsi Vorvornator381
Likely Participants in Unconventional Political Activities in Nigeria
Veronica Akwenabuaye Undelikwo, Fortune Eyeh Etu, Lilian Otu Ubi, Mathew Mike Egong and Theophilus Oyime Adejumo399
Relationship between Ignorance, Poverty, Greed, and Corruption in South Africa, 1999-2019
Seane Mabitsela419
General Effects of International Migration in Nigeria on Citizens of Edo State, Nigeria
Ehi Braimah 441
Siphumelele Duma459
Perceptions on the Deployment and Adoption of Implant RFID Technology to Enhance Security in Nigeria
Ismaeel Abiodun Sikiru, Rafiat Ajibade Oyekunle, Ajibola Olasunkanmi Opeyemi, Modinat Abolore Mabayoje, Akinyemi Omololu Akinrotimi and Ganiyat Abimbola Akintola483
Culture as a Dimension of Interweaving Reinvented South-South Partnership in Africa
Muhammad Reza Suleiman and Mounia Slighoua505
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