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African Renaissance Vol. 23, (No. 2), June 2026

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International politics is not static; it is continuously adjusting to new realities and responding to the needs of our times. The 21^st Century, more than other generations, probes traditional understanding of war, peace, justice, power, and security within the international system. The global system is confronted by hydra-headed problems of underdevelopment, violence, xenophobia, terrorism and Africa is at the centre of some of these critical concerns. Nevertheless, intellectual conversations and policy recommendations are also springing from Africa as shown in the articles collated in this volume which interrogate pressing issues of peace, development and the future of governance in Africa and globally.

This work is a testament to the depth and diversity of African scholars and their ability to contribute on themes that directly affect Africa’s development such as security, corruption, global governance, etc. United Nations reform, African representation, and the prospects of a borderless Africa, etc. opened the volume and engage readers by taking a top-down approach which centres Africa in global order of things. These chapters challenge entrenched narratives on sovereignty, nationalism, and Pan-Africanism while envisioning new pathways for continental cooperation and global justice. Equally important are the chapters addressing corruption, public accountability, debt transparency, and fossil fuel dependency. These contributions underscore the structural obstacles to sustainable development while also emphasizing the need for institutional reforms capable of promoting transparency, climate resilience, and responsible governance. The discussions on misinformation, electoral behaviour, police practices, and organ trade further demonstrate how emerging social and political crises demand urgent scholarly and policy attention.

Taken together, this volume is both timely and significant. It reflects the growing vibrancy of African scholarship and its capacity to contribute meaningfully to global intellectual debates. The contributors move beyond simplistic narratives of crisis to offer nuanced analyses grounded in empirical realities and policy relevance. In doing so, they invite scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and students to rethink the future of governance and development in Africa within an increasingly interconnected and uncertain world. This collection therefore stands as an important contribution to contemporary debates on Africa’s place in global affairs and the ongoing pursuit of justice, peace, accountability, and sustainable transformation in the twenty-first century.

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