Dr. Anslem Adunimay | Conflict Resolution & Mediation | Best Researcher Award
Research fellow | The University of Johannesburg | Cameroon
Dr. Anslem Wongibeh Adunimay is a distinguished scholar in international relations and political science, specializing in peace, conflict, and security studies in Africa. His research focuses on the intersections of mediation, governance, leadership, and sustainable development, providing critical insights into the dynamics shaping regional stability and international cooperation. With 35 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 1, his academic contributions demonstrate growing influence and engagement within the global research community. His scholarly works encompass a broad thematic range, including regional peace building mechanisms, gender-based violence prevention, conflict transformation, and the role of artificial intelligence in sustainable development. His publication, “Unexplored Tool for Sustainable Development: Can Artificial Intelligence Promote Good Health and Well-being in Sub-Saharan Africa?” in The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs, exemplifies his innovative approach to linking technology and governance. In collaboration with other scholars, Adunimay has co-authored influential papers such as “Addressing Sexual Gender-Based Violence in the Great Lakes Region” and “A Convoluted Post-Cold War World: Effects of the Russo-Ukrainian War on Africa’s International Relations”, which highlight his commitment to interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research. His book chapters in Routledge and Jacana Media publications critically assess themes like xenophobia, regional integration, and the African Union’s evolving peace and security framework. Beyond academic journals, he has authored policy briefs and opinion essays addressing secessionist movements, diplomatic tensions, and governance challenges in Africa, demonstrating his ability to bridge academic research with real-world policymaking. Dr. Adunimay’s ongoing projects explore regional security cooperation, national dialogue as a peacebuilding mechanism, climate justice, and the socio-political implications of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Through his prolific writing and editorial engagement, he contributes significantly to contemporary debates on African peace, democracy, and sustainable governance within a rapidly changing global order.
Featured Publications
Adunimay, A. W., & Ojo, T. A. Western centric medicine for and its contradictions: Can African alternate solutions be the cure? Frontiers in Political Science.
Adunimay, A. W. The role of regional organisations in peacebuilding: The case of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. International Journal of African Renaissance Studies.
Niyitunga, E. B., & Adunimay, A. W. A convoluted post-Cold War world: Effects of Russo-Ukrainian war on Africa’s international relations. Journal of African Foreign Affairs,
Anslem, W. A., & Ojo, T. A. When xenophobes turn their faces on foreigners: Whom to blame the government or the natives. In Xenophobia and nativism in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Adunimay, A. W. Secessionist movements and their implications for security in Africa: The case of Southern Cameroons.