African Human Mobility Review
- Publisher
- University of the Western Cape
- ISSN
- 2410-7972; 2411-6955
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Political Science
About this journal
The African Human Mobility Review is a scholarly journal dedicated to exploring the multifaceted aspects of human movement across the African continent. Its scope encompasses the diverse forms of mobility, including migration, displacement, diaspora, and transnationalism. The journal examines the social, economic, political, and cultural implications of these movements, both within and beyond the African context.
Key themes explored within the journal include the drivers and consequences of migration, the experiences of migrants and refugees, the role of diaspora communities, the impact of mobility on development and governance, and the evolving policies and frameworks surrounding human movement. The journal adopts an interdisciplinary approach, welcoming contributions from various fields, including sociology, anthropology, geography, economics, political science, law, and development studies.
The African Human Mobility Review caters to a diverse audience, including researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students engaged in the study of migration, displacement, and development in Africa. Its readership encompasses academics, government officials, international organizations, NGOs, and civil society groups working in related fields. The journal aims to foster dialogue and knowledge exchange between these stakeholders, contributing to a deeper understanding of human mobility in Africa.
The journal's impact extends beyond academic discourse. Its publications contribute to shaping policy debates, informing interventions, and advocating for the rights and well-being of migrants and refugees. By providing a platform for critical analysis and in-depth research, the African Human Mobility Review plays a vital role in promoting evidence-based policymaking and advancing the understanding of human mobility in Africa.
Volumes (6 articles)
Volume 0, Issue 1 (2024)
- Does Climate Change Transfer Poverty from Rural to Urban Areas? Implications for Regional Sub-Saharan Research Agenda
- Dynamics of Protection in a Shrinking Economy: A Peak into Zimbabwe’s Refugee Regime
- Editorial
- Institutionalizing Anti-Migrant Discourse in Public Healthcare: An Analysis of Medical Xenophobia against Zimbabwean Migrant Women in Johannesburg
- Lifeworlds in Crisis: Making Refugees in the Chad–Sudan Borderlands
- “When there is no migration, the whole region has a problem”: The Political Priorities of Migration Policies in West Africa
Volume 6, Issue 2 (2021)
- No articles hosted for this volume yet.