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Analyzing the 2021 July Uprising in South Africa: A Case Study of KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng
Thabang R. Motswaledi and Phemelo O. Marumo 9

Exploring the Socio-Economic Consequences of Violence and Looting Protest in South African Townships: The "Free Zuma" Riots Interrelation to Job Loss in Esikhawini Mall Kwazulu-Natal
Luyanda Mtshali and Andrew Enaifoghe 25


Natural Resources, Resource Governance, and Insecurity in Developing Countries: Evidence from Nigeria's Niger Delta Region
Monday E. Dickson, Otoabasi Akpan, Chinogonum D. Chuku, Bassey E. Bassey, Kingdom S. Mboho, Peter A. Ojie, Atairet C. Atairet, Victor E. Ita, Ifiok J. Umanah, Sunday E. Ibanga, Philomena E. Umoren, Joesph O. Mark, Dominic D. Ekpo 49


Political Reflections on the Sudanese Civil War 2023: A Qualitative Study
Felix Makonye71


The Livelihood Strategies of Famo Music Gang Conflict Widows in the Mafeteng District, Lesotho
Matšepo M. Lekhooa and Tšepiso A. Rantšo83


Ubuntu and Citizen Diplomacy: A Panacea and Tools for Diaspora Organisation Engagement in Curbing Crime and conflict in South Africa
Akpan, Udoh James and Mkhize, Sazelo Michael 103


Why violent conflicts persist in Africa
Enoch Ndem Okon, Victor Ojakorotu and Joseph Chidi Ebegbulem 121


Silencing the Guns in Africa: Headwinds, Tailwinds and Crosswinds in the First Ten-Year Implementation Plan of Agenda 2063
Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu and Toyin Cotties Adetiba 143


Strengthening Post-Conflict Peacebuilding through Digital Diplomacy for a Sustainable Peace in Africa
Lindokuhle Mlaba and Rudigi Rukema Joseph 161


Track Five Diplomacy: The Role of Peace Education in Peacebuilding in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Vincent Okwudiba Anyika and Kelechi Johnmary Ani183

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