African Renaissance continues to pursue its ideals of contributing to drive towards the development of the African continent through the publishing of high quality intellectual and academic research. In line with its vision and mission, the Issue of the journal deals with a broad range of issues such as trade war, human security, language development, elections, academic performance, entrepreneurship, health advocacy, migration, human rights, tourism among others. These issues were extensively dealt with by individual authors, some with far-reaching and practicable policy recommendations. The multidisciplinary nature of the contributions are also worthy of note as issues were considered from diverse perspectives and intellectual traditions.

In line with the tradition of excellence and academic integrity established by African Renaissance, each article underwent rigorous process of review. This is to ensure that necessary gaps were closed in selected articles. We are sure that criticisms and recommendations of the reviewers added significant value to the quality of submissions. In this wise, efforts of our reviews are recognised and commended for the quality contribution towards the publication of this Issue. Authors of articles are also commended for turning in improved versions of their works in good time. Our sincere appreciation also goes to all those who contributed in one or the other to the publication of this Issue of African Renaissance.

It is our hope that articles in this Issue of the journal have contributed to knowledge on African politics and development. We also hope to see that recommendations and suggestions by contributors will form part of practical policy process on African development in the years to come.

Professor Victor Ojakorotu

Department of Politics and International Relations

North West University,

Mafikeng, South Africa.