Publication Date: 15 December 2025
Submission Deadline: 10 August 2025
Theme: African-led Approaches to Peace, Security & Governance
About the Journal
The African Solutions Journal (AfSol) is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing original, policy-relevant, and intellectually rigorous scholarship on African peace and security. The journal aims to center African-led innovations, governance responses, and regional cooperation across a range of complex challenges.
Volume 6, Issue 2 will focus on critical reflections and context-specific responses to peace and security dynamics in Africa, with a particular emphasis on emerging challenges and African-led solutions.
Editorial Team
- Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Andrew E. Yaw Tchie
- Managing Editor: Happi Cynthia
- Publisher: African Solutions Journal
Submission Process
Scholars are invited to submit proposals for individual or co-authored articles. Submissions should explore topics such as:
- Regional peacebuilding mechanisms
- Security sector reform
- African Union and RECs’ interventions
- Peace operations and local ownership
- Gender, conflict transformation, and inclusive governance
- The role of civil society and traditional authorities in peace processes
All submissions should be emailed to: [email protected]
Subject line: Journal Submission: [Your Article Title]
Initial Submission Requirements (Due: 10 August 2025)
Each proposal should include:
- Proposed Title
- Abstract (200 words)
- Introduction (600 words)
- Core argument(s)
- Research gaps addressed
- Literature overview
- Research design and methodology
- Detailed paper outline
- Biography of the author(s) (short, relevant academic profile)
Submissions will be selected based on merit, thematic relevance, and scholarly contribution. Group submissions are welcome, but individual papers are evaluated independently.
Full Article Requirements
- Word Count: 6,000–8,000 words (including references, tables, charts)
- Formatting:
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Header spacing: 2.0 before/after
- Header style: Font size 14, Bold
- Citation Style: APA 7th Edition
- Original Work Only: A similarity index above 10% will be considered plagiarism and grounds for automatic rejection.
Article Structure
All accepted articles should follow this framework:
- Introduction of the issue and scope, supported by theoretical analysis and literature
- Main discussion with clearly structured arguments
- Case studies or examples of African-led responses or innovations
- Policy implications and recommendations
- Clear contributions to theory, practice, and regional discourse
- Full list of references in APA format
Key Dates and Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 11 July 2025 | Call for Papers released |
| 10 August 2025 | Deadline for abstract, introduction & bio submission |
| 15 September 2025 | First draft of full paper due |
| 2 October 2025 | Feedback sent to authors for revisions |
| 15 October 2025 | Revised articles due for copyediting |
| 14 November 2025 | Final proofs returned to authors |
| 15 December 2025 | Official publication of Volume 6, Issue 2 |
Why Publish with AfSol?
- Elevate African scholarship on peace, conflict, and governance
- Influence regional policy and practice with grounded recommendations
- Join a growing network of leading researchers, practitioners, and institutions
- Gain visibility through a journal committed to African agency and epistemic diversity
Contact & Submission
Email submissions to: [email protected]
Subject line: Journal Submission: [Your Paper Title]
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the awarding organization. For any inquiries, please contact the awarding organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
