Publication requires a team of dedicated professionals. This is even truer for the publication of academic journals. To this extent, the editor appreciates the commitment and dedication of the editorial team for an excellent job in ensuring a quality output of this new issue of African Renaissance. The reviewers are well-appreciated for taking their time to critically engage submitted manuscripts, thereby helping the editorial team to select the best articles to feature in the issue. We also extend our appreciation to the authors for adhering to the rigorous guidelines of the journal and working through multiple rounds of review to ensure that their articles are of high quality. We hope that this issue of African Renaissance will continue to uphold the academic excellence the journal is reputed for and contribute to the body of knowledge of African politics.