The Hidden Meaning and Impact of Emotional Self-Awareness
Author: Peter Asuming Yawson Emotions are the invisible language of our inner world, very subtle, powerful, and often misunderstood. While thoughts dominate how we explain our lives, emotions govern how we experience them. Yet for many, this emotional realm remains veiled, pushed aside in the rush of daily tasks. Beneath the surface of logic lies…
Behind Closed Doors: Unmasking Domestic Violence as a National Emergency
Mercy Olajumoke Akinloye Senior Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute 1. Introduction Behind closed doors across homes and communities, a public crisis festers. Domestic violence is often seen as a private matter, but in all ramifications, it is not just private. It harms victims, traumatizes children, undermines social structures, and burdens public services. While some still frame…
Beyond the Desk: The Enduring Power of Field Research in a Digital Age
Mercy Olajumoke Akinloye Senior Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute In an era dominated by technological advancements and the proliferation of digital data, field research continues to hold a unique and indispensable role in the pursuit of empirical knowledge. Despite the emergence of remote methodologies and big data analytics, fieldwork remains an essential mode of inquiry that…
Recycling as a Waste Management Practice in Africa: A New Dawn in Circular Innovation
Ms. Gloria Brew Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Ambassador DevAfrica Institute. Africa stands at the crossroads of a silent revolution where the mounting waste of industrialisation and urban sprawl meets the innovative spirit of sustainability. The continent’s burgeoning cities, vibrant yet overwhelmed by the refuse of progress, are increasingly being viewed not as sites…
From Cells to Cultivation: Adopting the Traoré Prison-Labor Model to Revitalize Ghana’s Economy
Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Lucyanning091@gmail.com Introduction Ghana stands at a crossroads, investing $1,200 annually into sustaining each prisoner while grappling with soaring youth unemployment and a staggering $2.5 billion food import bill. Yet, buried within its prison walls lies an untapped economic force. Burkina Faso’s Captain Traoré…
Seed Dependency or Agricultural Innovation? Rethinking the Role of GMOs in Africa’s Farming Future
Mercy Olajumoke Akinloye Senior Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been a subject of global debate due to their potential benefits and risks. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines GMOs as organisms whose genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally through mating or natural recombination (Husaini…
Affordable Housing Solutions for Low-Income Communities: A Path to Sustainable Development in Africa
Ms. Fatima Baba Mohammed Senior Research Fellow, Architectural Ambassador, DevAfrica Institute Introduction As Africa advances in its path of economic and urban growth, one of the most important and yet neglected areas is affordable housing. With a projected population doubling by 2050 and more than half of that population anticipated to live in urban areas, the…
Tourism through design and Cultural Infrastructure: The Role of Architecture in Promoting Tourism and Cultural Exchange
Ms. Fatima Baba Mohammed Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute Introduction Architecture encompasses more than merely designing structures; it also serves as a representation of a society’s culture, principles, and historical context. Across the globe, famous buildings have transformed into emblems of national identity and drivers of tourism. Architecture significantly aids in fostering tourism and cultural exchange by…
The Importance of African Vernacular Architecture: A Sustainable Approach to Building Design
Ms. Fatima Baba Mohammed Senior Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute African vernacular architecture encompasses many traditional construction techniques and designs that have developed naturally throughout the African continent over many years. These designs are based on native wisdom, adaptations to local climates, cultural representation, and eco-friendly construction methods. As the globe faces urgent issues like climate…
The Synergistic Effects of Combining the Carnivore Diet with Intermittent Fasting on Insulin Resistance and Disease Prevention: A Translational Study
Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) University of Johannesburg, South Africa The intersection of diet and disease prevention has become a central theme in modern healthcare discourse. Among emerging paradigms, the integration of the carnivore diet with intermittent fasting (IF) represents a compelling departure from traditional nutritional frameworks. Insulin resistance—marked by the body’s…
