MRI 2025

1. Pastoralism in Egypt’s South Red Sea Region: uncertainty and ecology (dis)equilibrium
   • Abeer Abazeed, Cairo University, Egypt (F)
   • Mosaab El Zayyat, Independent researcher and Co-Founder- Research Coordinator Knowledge Sharing,  Initiative, Egypt (M)
   • Howida Fouda, 6^th of October University, Egypt (F)
2. A Comparative Analysis of Environmental Management, Resource Extraction and Social Conflict In Malawi, Zambia And Zimbabwe, 1950-2024
   • Mutale Tinamou Mazimba, University of the Free State, South Africa (F)
   • Mathew Ruguwa, University of Zimbabwe (M)
   • Mwayi Lusaka, Mzuzu University, Malawi (M)
3. Cross-border cultural transformations in West Africa: A comparative study of family naming practices among the Dagara people of Ghana and Burkina Faso.
   • Alain Noindonmon Hien, University Lédéa Bernard Ouedraogo, Burkina Faso (M)
   • Gérard Millogo, University Lédéa Bernard Ouedraogo, Burkina Faso (M)
   • Faustina Aapagr Naapane, University of Ghana (F)
4. Hydro Power, S(hr)inking States? Politics of Renewable Energy, Just Transitions and Urban Transformations in the Lake Chad Region
   • Temilade Sesan, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (F)
   • Francis Dakyaga, Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Ghana (M)
   • Nadege Tedongmo, University of Dschang, Cameroon (F)
   • Pountougnigni Njuh Ludovic Boris, University of Ziguinchor, Senegal (M)
   • Tobi Adewunmi, University of Illinois, USA (M)
5. Between “World Heritage” and “decoupling”: the role of infrastructure in shaping hydrosocial territories in Djerba
   • Kais Bouazzi, Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain, Belgium) & Tunisian Water Observatory (Tunisia) (M)
6. Climate Change: Ontologies of Human-Nature relationships amongst the Mijikenda of Kilifi, Coast Region.
   • Akoth Steve Ouma, Tangaza University, Kenya (M)
7. Ethnic-Based Displacements and the Quest for Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons in Ethiopia: A Political Economy Analysis
   • Getahun Fenta Kebede, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (M)
8. The Effects of Transnational Labour Migration on Family Dynamics: An Exploratory Study of African Migrant Domestic Workers and Returnees from the Middle East.
   • Florence Munyonyo Asiimwe, Kyambogo university, Uganda (F)
9. Determinants of Economic Diversification in Resource-Rich Countries of Sub-Saharan Africa: A Political Economy Analysis
   • Celso Monjane, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa (M)
10. Reparatory Justice: Towards Disengaging Colonial Legacies and Promoting Historical Rectification in Kenya and Uganda.
    • Kathleen Anangwe, University of Nairobi, Kenya (F)
    • Francis Owakah, University of Nairobi, Kenya (M)
    • George Nyongesa, University of Nairobi, Kenya (M)
11. Living with and around Lost Cities: Swahili City-States in the Contemporary Imagination
    • Chambi Chachage, Howard University, USA (M)
    • Nancy Rushohora, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (F)
    • Caeser Bita, National Museums of Kenya (M)
    • Cecylia Mgombere, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (F)
    • Rehema Chachage, Academy of Fine Art Vienna, Austria (F)
12. Impacts sociaux et économiques des aires protégées en Afrique de l’Ouest : étude comparée entre le Burkina Faso et la Côte d’Ivoire
    • Augustin Pale, Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Burkina Faso (M)
    • Didié Armand Zadou Zidy, Université Jean Lorougnon Guédé de Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire (M)
    • Kouassi Bruno Kpangui, Université Jean Lorougnon Guédé de Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire (M)
    • Alexis Kabore, Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Burkina Faso (M)
13. Expansion atlantique et transformations des espaces sociaux, symboliques, culturels et économiques des royaumes historiques du Baol et du Cayor, XVe-XXe siècle : approche pluridisciplinaire.
    • Sidy Ndour, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Senegal (M)
14. Réactiver les communs urbains : expérimentations urbaines et architecturales a Lome (Togo)
    • Hassane Mahamat Hemchi, Ecole Africaine aux Métiers de l’Architecture et de l’Urbanisme (EAMAU), Togo (M)
    • Guy-Hermann Mawussé Padenou, Ecole Africaine aux Métiers de l’Architecture et de l’Urbanisme (EAMAU), Togo (M)
    • Monica Coralli, Ecole Africaine aux Métiers de l’Architecture et de l’Urbanisme (EAMAU), Togo (F)
    • Léopold Carios Goutsop, Ecole Africaine aux Métiers de l’Architecture et de l’Urbanisme (EAMAU), Togo (M)
    • Abdou Kailou Djibo, Ecole Africaine aux Métiers de l’Architecture et de l’Urbanisme (EAMAU), Togo (M)
15. Destin des Archives et crise de la culture stratégique au Congo-Kinshasa
    • Jean Liyongo Empengele, Université de Kinshasa, RDC (M)
16. Dynamiques De Resistance A La Formalisation Des Droits Fonciers Dans L’espace Soudano-Sahélien : Enjeux Et Implications Pour La Gouvernance Des Ressources Partagées
    • Fabrice Vidaley Tekou, LADICom Laboratory of the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin (M)
    • Bala Wenceslas Sanou, Impact Research Institute, Burkina-Faso (M)
    • Marthe Diarra, Institute for Research in Human Sciences (IRSH) of Abdou Moumouni University, Niger (F)
17. Descentralização, autarquias locais e participação cidadã. Estudo de caso em três países africanos lusófonos: Angola, Cabo Verde e Moçambique.
    • Gilson Lázaro, Universidade Agostinho Neto, Angola (M)
    • Laura Nhaueleque, Instituto Superior Dom Bosco, Mozambique (F)
    • Luca Bussotti, Universidade Técnica de Moçambique (M)
18. Estudo de caso sobre a Migração Internacional dos jovens guineenses: Fatores motivacionais e as principais implicações.
    • Banjaqui Nhaga, Instituto Guineense de Pesquisa Aplicada Para O Desenvolvimento (IGPAD), Guinea Bissau (M)
    • Boaventura Rodrigues Vaz Horta Santy, Instituto Guineense de Pesquisa Aplicada Para O Desenvolvimento (IGPAD), Guinea Bissau (M)
    • Jamila Lemuela do Nascimento Nhaga Bathy, Instituto Guineense de Pesquisa Aplicada Para O Desenvolvimento (IGPAD), Guinea Bissau (F)
    • Vanito Ianium Vieira Cá, Instituto Guineense de Pesquisa Aplicada Para O Desenvolvimento (IGPAD), Guinea Bissau (M)
    • Sueli Helena Rocha Lopes Santy, Instituto Guineense de Pesquisa Aplicada Para O Desenvolvimento (IGPAD), Guinea Bissau (F)

1. Online Gender Based Violence and Democratic Governance: Cyberbullying against Women in Politics in Nigeria and South Africa
   • Kehinde Oyesomi, Covenant University, Nigeria (F)
   • Afolayan Georgianna Aluko, Covenant University, Nigeria (F)
   • Karabo Gloria Mohapanele, University of Fort Hare, South Africa (F)
   • Gloria Eneh, Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria (F)
   • Noluthando Phungula, University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa (F)
2. Exploring Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Attitudes Towards The Affordable Housing Model In Rural Western Kenya:  Implications For Policy, Land Commodification And The White Elephant Syndrome
   • Josephine Atieno Ochiel, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kenya (F)
   • Bernadette Sabuni, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kenya (F)
   • Joyce Alusa Onzere, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kenya (F)
   • Ummilkheri Abdullahi Ali, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kenya (F)
3. Mobilities and Migration of African Nurses and Doctors: perspectives from countries of origin. The cases of Senegal and The Gambia
   • Angèle Flora Mendy, Université Gaston Berger Saint Louis, Senegal (F)
   • Tatiana Mbengue, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, Senegal (F)
   • Sadio Ba Gning, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, Senegal (F)
   • Fatmata Bah, Head of Gambia School of Nursing and Midwifery (F)
4. Feminist Perspectives on Mineral Extraction: Community Resilience and Ecological Equity
   • Liberata Mukamana, University of Rwanda (F)
   • Alice Mukasekuru, University of Rwanda (F)
   • Josephine Mutesi,  University of Rwanda (F)
   • Gilbert Shyaka, University of Rwanda (M)
5. Social Justice And Indigenous Rights: The Case Of Maasai Resettlement From Ngorongoro To Msomera, Tanzania
   • Agnes Gisbert Kapinga, Tengeru Institute of Community Development, Tanzania (F)
   • Molly Ochuka Achien, Bomet University College, Kenya (F)
   • Rose Kiwia, Tengeru Institute of Community Development, Tanzania (F)
6. Commodification of Culture through Women Voices:  A Critical-Semiotic  Discourse   Analysis of Pioneer Female Artists in East Africa
   • Edith Natukunda Togboa, Makerere University, Uganda (F)
   • Zilpah Ombijah, University of  Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania (F)
   • Everlyn Kisembe, Moi University, Kenya (F)
7. A Comparative Study on Homeless Women in Durban, South Africa, and Freetown, Sierra Leone: The Need for Psychosocial Support and Interventions
   • Claudine Hingston, School of Business Excellence, MANCOSA, South Africa (F)
   • Sylnata Johnson, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, South Africa (F)
   • Danita Tshakatumba, Health Systems Trust, South Africa (F)
   • Luthando Ngazile Ngema, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, South Africa (F)
   • Sindisiwe Ngobese, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, South Africa (F)
8. Structural change and women employment: the role of informal sector in Cameroon, Senegal and Togo
   • Patricia Tchawa Yomi, University of Douala, Cameroon (F)
   • Amy Ka, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Sénégal (F)
   • Djinta Litaaba-Akila, University of Lomé, Togo (F)
9. Forest Degradation and Protection: The Role of Women in Climate Change in South-Western Nigeria and Ghana, 1900-2006
   • Titilope Olusegun Olalere, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria (F)
   • Eugenia Ama Breba Anderson, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (F)
   • Oluwaseun Foluso Phillips, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria (F)
10. Dynamiques de résilience des pratiques alimentaires endogènes face a la domination progressive des systèmes alimentaires étrangers
    • Marcelle Aholou, Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Benin (F)
    • Audrey Hemadou, Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Benin (F)
    • Isabelle Adjoua Kassa, Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Benin (F)
11. Femmes et collecte des déchets : défis, autonomisation et stratégies d’organisation dans un secteur masculinisé
    • Saarra Boutahar, Université Sultane Moulay, Maroc (F)
    • Fidae El Hassouni, Université Ibn Tofail, Maroc (F)
    • Nadia Saaidi, Laboratoire recherches et Etudes culturelles et sociales (LaRECS), Maroc (F)

Agency, Marginality, and Context: Exploring the Social Construction and Persistence of Twin and Albino Infanticide in the Ecology of Contemporary Nigeria

Ezebunwa Ethelbert Nwokocha, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (M)