Аннотация: This research examines the implications of Africa’s recent inclusion in the Group of 20 (G20) on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its liberalized markets agenda. With the AU joining the G20 in 2023, there is potential for economic growth and investment through trade partnerships. The AfCFTA, launched in 2018, aims to integrate African markets by reducing tariffs and fostering free movement of goods, services, and capital to achieve economic transformation. This study explores the alignment between the G20’s global trade framework, governed primarily by WTO principles, and the AfCFTA’s regional trade objectives. Key areas of analysis include trade policies, regulatory standards, dispute settlement mechanisms, and Africa’s role in global economic governance. The study finds that while G20 membership offers Africa greater influence in global trade discussions, it also presents potential conflicts, particularly in areas such as tariff regulations, environmental standards, and trade preferences. The research concludes that Africa must strategically engage in G20 forums to ensure that its AfCFTA goals are not compromised, and calls for structural reforms to boost competitiveness and human capital development across the continent.
The researcher depended on official sources like institutions, journals and resources from academic sources like Google Scholar. For analysis of AfCFTA, the treaty establishing AfCFTA is reviewed together with articles to conclude. There are 6 separate protocols as part of the AfCFTA. They are ‘The Protocol on Trade in Goods’, ‘The Protocol on Trade in Services’, ‘The Protocol on Rules & Procedure on the settlement of disputes’, ‘The Protocol Investment’, ‘The Protocol on Intellectual Property Rights’ and ‘The Protocol Competition Policy’. This work studies the Protocols on Trade in Good and Trade in Services together with the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area for its analysis.

Аннотация: The Boko Haram insurgency is a security threat to the countries of the Lake Chad Basin Region made up of Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger. This article portrays an analysis on the origin and regionalization of Boko Haram. More importantly, this study also attempts to highlight the pivotal role that cooperation with friendly external partners (such as Russia, and China) can play in the fight against terrorist groups such as Boko Haram in Africa. Our analysis argues that, Boko Haram's terrorism in the Lake Chad region is driven by the combination of overlapping and self-complementing factors like political and economic interests, rather than religion, with implications for security and counterterrorism efforts. In the the end, recommendations were suggested on how to overcome this terrorist organisation. This article utilizes a combination of social conflict theory and terrorism studies to analyze the origins and impact of Boko Haram. Social conflict theory helps to explain how economic inequality and political instability can contribute to the rise of extremist groups like Boko Haram. Terrorism studies provide insight into the tactics and strategies used by Boko Haram to achieve their goals. This article employs a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on a range of primary and secondary sources, including academic literature, government reports, and media sources. The methodology includes qualitative analysis of historical and contemporary data to provide insights into the origins and evolution of the Boko Haram activities, as well as the impact it has had on the affected communities and the countries of the Lake Chad Basin Region. This analysis gave the opportunity to suggest recommendations on how to overcome the Boko Haram and terrorism in Africa in general.

Аннотация: The African diaspora in Russia has a long and complex history, dating back to the era of the Soviet Union. Despite facing significant challenges, the African diaspora in Russia has made important contributions to Russian society and has the potential to play a key role in strengthening Africa-Russia relations. This article provides an overview of the history of the African diaspora in Russia, its contributions to Russian society, and the ways in which it can contribute to Africa-Russia relations. Drawing on existing literature and case studies, the paper analyses the challenges and opportunities facing the African diaspora in Russia and provides recommendations for policymakers seeking to strengthen Africa-Russia relations.
The main conclusions from this article are recommendations for policymakers. The growing economic ties between Africa and Russia provide opportunities for future development, but policymakers must address the challenges facing the African diaspora in Russia to fully realize this potential. Policymakers can strengthen Africa-Russia relations and create a more inclusive and equitable society for all by promoting anti-discrimination policies, supporting African students and entrepreneurs, increasing cultural exchange and dialogue, and considering the African diaspora as partners and not instrument to promote its own interest. This will go a long way to improve the image of Russia abroad since the diaspora always act as a bridge to other world regions.