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by Vitala Peter Yabba, SDB THE CONSCIENCE “Conscience” is one of the determinant factors that informs making the distinction between being human and being a beast. A human being is a living organism, who, by virtue of the anatomical structure, is undeniably part of the animal kingdom. There are certain characteristics that set humans apart […]

by Oladapo Pelumi Olukoya Graduate Student, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria Abstract Recently, there has been a great increase in the rate at which rape is being reported in the Nigerian society. Therefore, this article seeks to site a background check on rape, possible causes of rape and proffers ways forward. It

SANKOFA: Leveraging Indigenous Knowledge Systems for the Future of the Academy The return of technology to the service of humanity in an era of obsession with improving machines to displace human labour calls for an ethical paradigm that prioritises the re-humanisation of development. Such a paradigm is embedded in several indigenous knowledge systems undergirded by

Philip Ademola OLAYOKU, PhD …and we, can all make a change So I’m told, but I haven’t seen the change unfold I’ll keep hoping, please… …But I know that I will always continue to grow As long as I lead, and never follow in no one else’s shadow There will never be another me, and

by Philip Ademola Olayoku The recent elections in South Africa, which resulted in the formation of the Government of National Unity, witnessed the failure of the African National Congress (ANC) to win the majority in the parliament for the first time since the end of Apartheid in 1994. Part of the reasons for this was

by Maxwell Boamah Amofa Preamble The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in 2002 to adjudicate egregious crimes including war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. Despite its successes, the ICC has extensively been criticised as serving western interests particularly due to its actions and inactions that seem to disproportionately target non-western leaders, especially Africans.

by Maxwell Boamah AMOFA 1.1.        Introduction The United Nations, in adoption of its Resolution 2178 (2014) admitted that, “terrorism threat has become more diffuse, with an increase in various regions of the world’s adoption of terrorist acts including those motivated by intolerance or extremism, and expressing its determination to combat this threat.”[1] However, it is

by Maxwell Boamah Amofa Introduction: Ghana, a country with a rich cultural heritage and diverse population, has been grappling with issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance. In recent years, debates and discussions have intensified, bringing to the forefront the complexities of the LGBTQ+ situation in the country. Historical /cultural Context: Ghana, like many African nations,

by Maxwell Boamah Amofa Introduction President Vladimir Putin’s re-election is a crucial juncture in global geopolitics with serious implications for Africa. With Africa comprising 54 diverse states, each state maintains its unique relationship with the Russian Federation. While countries like Ghana often associate their alliances with the United States and Western Europe, countries such as

by Madhuvanti Gia Mukherjee Introduction The African Union (AU) and other regional governing organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have assumed the leading role in advancing the operationalization of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle within the continent. These entities actively denounce impunity, while upholding the prerogative to intervene in