New African Thinkers – Considering peace and development in Africa

Considering Peace and Development in Africa features contributions from emerging and mid-career scholars and is divided into two parts. The first part addresses foundational elements for lasting peace and stability, exploring issues such as coups d’état, terrorism, and trust between citizens and law enforcement. The second part focuses on economic and social advancement, highlighting grassroots leadership, the African Continental Free Trade Area, sustainable food systems, and the role of technology. This fascinating book provides valuable insights and actionable strategies aimed at fostering a more peaceful and prosperous Africa. It serves as an essential resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, students, and general readers interested in understanding the complexities of peace and development across the continent. This comprehensive volume emanates from the Africa Young Graduate Scholars (AYGS) Conference held in 2023 under the theme ‘Assessing the first 10-year implementation plan of Agenda 2063’. The Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) in the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), organises this annual conference as a capacity-building platform enabling emerging scholars to produce and share research-based knowledge about development challenges confronting Africa and to publish and disseminate their research findings.

Chapter 1: Introduction Check Achu, Lavhelesani, R Managa

Chapter 2: Nigerian Youth’s Aspirations Survival Strategies in the Face of Dilapidating Infrastructures Oluwafunmilayo Olarewaju Aminu (et al.)

Chapter 3: Towards Agenda 2063: Exploring the Resurgence of Coups d’état in West Africa and the Sahel Through the Lens of Greed vs Grievances Collin Olebogeng Mongale and Keaobaka Tsholo

Chapter 4: Silencing the Guns in Somalia: The Responsibility to Protect and the African Union’s Efforts to Eradicate Terrorism Jacqueline Nakaiza

Chapter 5: Development and Validation of a Scale to Measure Nigerians’ Willingness to Communicate with Police on Duty Oluwaseun Ayomipo (et al.)

Chapter 6: Good Governance Remains Key in Africa’s Sustainability/Development Boikanyo Nkwatle

Chapter 7: Attributes of Ideal Grassroots Community Leaders for Sustainable Development: The Case of Ward Committees in Ha-Mashau Village, Vhembe District, South Africa Awelani J Nemathithi (et al)

Chapter 8: Exploring the African Free Continental Trade Area’s Potential in South Africa’s Mineral Security and Renewable Energy Initiative Phemelo Mashamaite

Chapter 9: Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Food Systems Transformation in South Africa Lavhelesani R Managa

Chapter 10: The role of information and communication technology in accelerating the implementation of the African continental free trade area for marketers in Africa, Winfrida Kobero

Chapter 11: Assessing the Efficiency of Indigenous Soil and Water Conservation Methods Used in Mountainous Regions of Uganda (Case of Nyamiyaga Village, Kisoro District) Monday Gideon (et al) Chapter 12: Conclusion Vuyo Mjimba, Lavhelesani R Managa

Lavhelesani R. Managa is a senior research specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA). He is dedicated to conducting evidence-based research to enhance Africa’s inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Nicasius Achu Check is a Golden Key scholar, a chief research specialist, and Acting Director of Research in the Governance, Peace, and Security research programme of the HSRC’s Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA). He is also an extraordinary professor in the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, South Africa.

Vuyo Mjimba is a chief research specialist for the Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) in the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).