Guidelines for Authors
Submission process
All submissions should be sent with a clear subject line [Journal submission: Title of article] to . We aim to attract scholars working on security studies, peace and security, international and regional structures, actors, and African peace operations. Submission should critically examine emerging challenges, responses to these challenges, and challenges that exist or add to existing perspectives and focus on the unique African-led examples emerging from a chosen theme.
We welcome both individual and co-authored proposals for consideration for publication. Individual paper proposals will be evaluated on merit even if submitted as part of a group submission.
Individual scholars interested in submitting an individual paper proposal are invited to submit: (1) a proposed title; (2) 200-words abstract and 600-words introduction on core arguments, gaps in the literature, research design and detailed outline of the paper; (3) a biography of the author or authors if submitting as a group.
Requirements
Each paper observes a 6000-8000-word limit including references. The word limit applies to included tables, charts, and other possible attachments. Materials presented must be original and not published either in full or part elsewhere without the publisher’s express permission. A text similarity above 10% will be considered as plagiarism. The text of the article should be Times New Roman font size 12 with 1.5 line spacing. There should be 2.0 spacing before and after a header. All headers should be Times New Roman font size 14, Bold. Referencing should follow the style as specified on the publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Edition). All papers should be organised with the common framework as listed below,
- Addressing the problem(s) and explaining the paper’s purpose and scope using single or multiple theoretical analyses and relevant literature;
- Presenting a clear discussion section of the materials presented;
- Highlighting some of the unique African-led experience being observed;
- Using correct reference style in citations and references, and;
- Offering a conclusion with clear policy implications and contributions to theory/knowledge.
Timelines for publication
- Call for Papers: December 17th 2024;
- Submission of proposed title, abstract, introduction and a biography of the author(s): On or before January 26th, 2025;
- Submission of First Draft: 16th March 2025
- Author(s) work on revisions- 20th April 2025;
- Revisions submitted to Editorial team for proofreading and copy editing: 18th May 2025;
- Copy edits sent back to author(s): 15th June 2025;
- Publication: 30th June 2025.