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: This article examines the main directions and priorities of Cameroonian-Russian relations from 1960 to 2022. In recent years, Russia has sought to expand its presence in Africa, and Cameroon has become a key partner in the region. The author analyzes the historical background of the relationship, including key events and milestones that have shaped this partnership over time. It also examines the political, economic and cultural aspects of the relationship, highlighting the main areas of cooperation and the challenges both countries face. The author concludes with a discussion of the future prospects of Russian-Cameroonian relations.

The historical background of the relationship has played a key role in the success of this partnership, and both countries have demonstrated a desire to strengthen cooperation. However, the relationship faces a number of challenges, including a lack of direct air service and limited knowledge of the Russian language and culture in Cameroon. As a net importer, Cameroon must explore the Russian market to increase its exports to ensure a trade balance. Looking ahead, Cameroonian-Russian relations are likely to continue to develop, and both countries will seek to expand cooperation and deepen their partnership in the coming years, as they both share the same ideological and moral values.