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Crisis at the Confluence: Religion, Humanity, and Conflict inSudanNgozi C. Kamalu Fayetteville State University, USAkamalu@uncfsu.edu ABSTRACT: This study examines the complex intersection of religion, conflict,and humanitarian crisis in Sudan, highlighting the devastating impact on civilians,particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations. Through a critical analysis ofhistorical, political, and socio-religious factors, the paper …

Oral Poems of Igbo People in Nigeria: Categories and Functions Oluchi Eugenia Nebolisa Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri, Imo State, Nigeriaoluchinebolisa@gmail.com Ebele E. Okafor University of Lagos, Nigeriaebeleokafor67@gmail.com ABSTRACT: The oral tradition of Igbo poetry is as old as the history of the Igbo people.They have anonymous authorship …

Les Combattants: The Origins of a Congolese Diaspora Political Protest Patrick B. Litanga Eastern Kentucky University,USApatrick.litanga@eku.edu Type your paragraph here ABSTRACT: Joseph Kabila’s ascension to the presidency of the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo (DRC) in 2001, following the assassination of his father, Laurent Kabila,coincided with an uptick in political activism …

Les Combattants: The Origins of a Congolese Diaspora Political Protest Patrick B. Litanga Eastern Kentucky University, USApatrick.litanga@eku.edu ABSTRACT: Joseph Kabila’s ascension to the presidency of the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo (DRC) in 2001, following the assassination of his father, Laurent Kabila,coincided with an uptick in political activism among the Congolese …

ABSTRACT: This study explored the aesthetic and functional roles of English and Igbo languages during the Onwa-Oru Uratta festival in Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. Historically, a celebration honoring the Earth goddess (Ala) for bountiful harvests, the festival now serves as a period of peace, thanksgiving, and …

I am pleased to announce the release of volume 2, number 1 of the Journal of African Communityand Development (JACAD). As always, JACAD publishes original research that offers a richunderstanding of the past and emerging issues confronting the African continent and its people. The articles published in this issue address …

 Join me in celebrating the release of the second issue of the Journal of African Communityand Development (JACAD). In releasing this issue, JACAD continues to keep its mission of publishing research works that enrich our understanding of past and contemporaryAfrica.In this issue, scholars from the following higher institutions of learning …

Socio-cultural Significance of Pet Names in Igbo Traditional Society Abstract: In the Igbo culture, a pet name is not a mere social label; it embodies socio-cultural signification. This study examines the sociocultural values of pet names in Igbo traditional society. The article focuses on how societal ideologies influence pet name …

Urban Experience: Assessing Sign Language Access in Key Domains in Lagos Abstract: This study investigates the accessibility of sign language in crucial sectors in Lagos, including hospitals, courts, television stations, churches, and political space, and how it significantly impacting the quality of life for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The …