Ibrahimou Hamadou | History of Sport | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ibrahimou Hamadou | History of Sport | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at The University of Maroua | Cameroon

Dr. Ibrahimou Hamadou is a dedicated scholar and researcher in the Department of History at the École Normale Supérieure, Université de Maroua, Cameroon. Holding a PhD in the History of Sport from the University of Ngaoundéré, his academic work focuses on the intersections of sport, culture, heritage, and social dynamics in Cameroon and across Africa. His research explores themes such as the historical evolution of football clubs, the sociocultural meanings embedded in sports practices, and the political and gendered dimensions of athletic participation. He has contributed several peer-reviewed articles and book chapters examining topics like the role of sports heritage in tourism development, linguistic borrowing in sports contexts, and the political appropriation of national football victories. Dr. Hamadou has presented his findings at numerous international conferences and research workshops across Africa, including events organized by CODESRIA, the Nordic Africa Institute, and the University Gaston Berger. His work demonstrates a commitment to advancing historical inquiry through interdisciplinary perspectives, particularly in understanding how sports function as a mirror of social transformation, identity construction, and memory preservation. Through his teaching, research, and scholarly collaborations, Dr. Hamadou continues to contribute meaningfully to the development of African historiography and the global study of sports history.

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Featured Publications

Ibrahimou, H. (2021). Formation des arbitres de football au Cameroun des années 1950 à 2000: enjeux, défis et propositions. Revue Spécialisée d’Éducation Physique et des Loisirs (RSEPL), Les Éditions Dinimber & Larimber.

Ibrahimou, H. (2020). La pratique de sport et développement au Nord-Cameroun, une phallocratie aveugle. In M. Rosalie, P. E. King, & P. Tchimabi (Eds.), Les dynamiques de la condition de la femme du Sahel. En hommage à Djaili Amadou et Aissa Doumara (pp. 91–107). Éditions Cheikh Anta Diop.

Ibrahimou, H. (2020). Organisation du festival Yelwata à Maroua et le championnat régional de football à Mora en contexte d’insécurité (2014 à 2017). Revue des Sciences Sociales – Programme d’Appui Stratégique à la Recherche Scientifique (RSS-PASRES).

Ibrahimou, H. (2019). Les stades de football comme substrat aux enjeux touristiques au Cameroun. Revue des Sciences Sociales – Programme d’Appui Stratégique à la Recherche Scientifique (RSS-PASRES).

Jani Grey Kasunda | Global Workforce Management | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jani Grey Kasunda | Global Workforce Management | Best Researcher Award

Editor of the Hansard at Parliament of Malawi | Malawi

Jani Grey Kasunda is a communications professional from Malawi with extensive experience in journalism, public relations, and institutional communication. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Malawi and has developed a career marked by creativity, innovation, and ethical practice in information management and public engagement. Over the years, he has worked as an editor, lecturer, reporter, and communications strategist, gaining expertise in writing, editing, research, media relations, event coordination, and crisis communication. He currently serves in the Parliament of Malawi as Editor of Hansard, where he is responsible for producing, editing, and managing parliamentary publications, reports, and information resources, while also playing a key role in communication strategy and stakeholder engagement. His previous roles include teaching journalism and communication at the Malawi Institute of Journalism, where he developed curricula, mentored students, and enhanced the institution’s reputation through innovative initiatives, as well as newsroom leadership at Matindi FM and reporting for Nation Publications Limited. He is known for his ability to foster teamwork, mentor colleagues, and develop communication strategies that strengthen institutional reputation. In addition to his professional career, he has contributed to staff welfare initiatives within the Parliament and has been recognized with awards for his academic and professional contributions.

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Featured Publications

Kasunda, J. G. (2025). China’s global governance strategy and the revival of leftist ideologies in Africa: A constructivist analysis of norm diffusion and political alignment. Cogent Social Sciences. Advance online publication.