Aim and Scope

Journal of Armed Conflict in Africa is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research on armed conflict, political violence, peace, and security. The journal publishes high-quality empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented research that contributes to understanding the causes, dynamics, impacts, and resolution of conflicts, with particular emphasis on Africa and comparable regions.

The journal provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and development partners to share evidence-based knowledge that informs conflict prevention, peacebuilding, security governance, and sustainable peace.

Scope of the Journal

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, policy analyses, and theoretical papers in, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Armed Conflict and Insurgency
• Political Violence and Terrorism
• Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
• Conflict Prevention and Early Warning
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Recovery
• Security Governance and Security Sector Reform
• Regional Security and Diplomacy
• Peacekeeping and Peace Support Operations
• Human Security and Civilian Protection
• Forced Displacement, Refugees, and Migration
• Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
• Transnational Crime and Border Security
• Natural Resources, Conflict, and Development
• Gender, Youth, and Conflict
• Conflict, Governance, and State Building

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates conflict studies with political science, international relations, development studies, security studies, governance, human rights, law, and peacebuilding to advance understanding and promote sustainable peace and stability.