African Journal of Geophysics and Earth Sciences (AJGES) Volume 1, Number 1, June 2025

With great excitement, I present the inaugural issue of the African Journal of Geophysics and Earth Sciences (AJGES). This journal was established to provide a premier platform for innovative, interdisciplinary research across geophysics, geology, climate science, hydrology, environmental geoscience, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and allied fields, with a special focus on Africa and the Global South. AJGES seeks to promote interdisciplinary discussion and evidence-based decision-making while advancing knowledge and influencing academic debate, policy, and practice. The diverse range of original research, applied studies, and theoretical ideas in this inaugural issue demonstrates the continent's ability to provide solid, policy-relevant geoscience knowledge. It is helpful to think about the importance of environmental and geophysical research for Africa's sustainable development trajectory before summarizing the contents of this volume. Context and Relevance Groundwater scarc...