Human Rights and the Environment in Africa Book Human Rights and the Environment in Africa by Ashukem, Jean-Claude N., Sama, Semie M.

“…This timely collection explores the inextricable relationship between human rights and the environment as a critical lens for understanding and addressing key human rights and environmental issues confronting Africa. The work explores theoretical, philosophical, and doctrinal, research to interrogate and provide clarity on how and whether the human rightsbased approach to environmental protection and policy implications has been effective in enhancing environmental protection and sustainability in Africa. …”
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Is Aquaculture a Success? Evidence from Africa by Okoth, Sharon, Hounsounou, Hilda R.B., Turyasingura, Benson, Moenga, Kelvin O., Mwalughali, Thoko B. S., Lubembi, Sharon Indasi

“…Globally, human population growth worldwide is something that cannot be controlled, and so there is a need to sustain the needs of a growing population. In Africa, for instance, population projections are made yearly, not even once stagnation is seen. …”
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Environmental justice in South Africa: the dilemma of informal settlement residents by Ruhiiga, T. M., Kekana, H. N., Ndou ·, N. N.

“…This paper deals with envi- ronmental justice in the informal settlements of Kos- mos, in the Madibeng Local Municipality, Bojanala Region in the North-West Province of South Africa.The paper highlights some of the environmental chal- lenges faced by the informal settlement residents such as pollution, waste management (landfill sites, waste collection) sanitation and water provision. …”
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Water Hyacinth, an Invasive Species in Africa: A Literature Review by Lubembe, Sharon Indasi, Okoth, Sharon, Turyasingura, Benson, Oyugi, Timothy, Ibarasa, Hillary, Moenga, Kelvin, Chavula, Petros, Tumushabe, Jennifer Turyatemba

“…Different control methods have been utilised and others suggested in Africa, although it has not been fully controlled as it is highly reproductive and still a menace in African inland waters. …”
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Contextualising the Regeneration of Africa’s Indigenous Governance and Management Systems and Practices by BC, Basheka

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Assessment on Power Distribution Network Planning in sub-Saharan Africa by Michael, E. Irechukwu, Michael, N. Irechukwu, Samuel, S. Mushakangoma

“…After that, a case study is selected in East Africa, and the solutions are applied.…”
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Review of Joy Kwesiga's Women's Access to Higher Education in Africa: by Boswell, Barbara

“…Joy Kwesiga has cast her net far in this sweeping exposition of the factors influencing women's access to higher education, and by implication, preceding phases of education, in sub-Saharan Africa generally and Uganda more specifically. Drawing on a range of data, including the findings of her own research conducted in Uganda, Kwesiga presents a detailed and comprehensive analysis of conditions women face in the region and how these impact on their educational access.…”
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“The Poor will always be with you”: Ethical Implications for the Church and Development in Africa by Medard, Rugyendo

Subjects: “…The poor, ethical implications, Africa, Church…”
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Epidemiology of Trypanosomiasis in Wildlife—Implications for Humans at the Wildlife Interface in Africa by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Zirintunda, Gerald, Ssempijja, Fred, Buyinza, Bridget, Alzahrani, Khalid J., Matama, Kevin, Nakimbugwe, Helen N., Alkazmi, Luay, Onanyang, David, Bogere, Paul, Ochieng, Juma John, Islam, Saher, Matovu, Wycliff, Nalumenya, David Paul, Batiha, Gaber El-Saber, Osuwat, Lawrence Obado, Abdelhamid, Mahmoud, Shen, Tianren, Omadang, Leonard, Welburn, Susan Christina

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A rights-based approach to desertification control in pursuit of sustainability in Africa by Kabaseke , Charlotte

“…This chapter, therefore, critically analyses the role of a human rights-based approach in desertification control in Africa. It questions whether this approach to addressing desertification is capable of advancing the pursuit of environmental sustainability in Africa. …”
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A Review of the Effects of Climate Change on Water Resources in Sub-Saharan Africa by Turyasingura ,Benson

“…Therefore, all stakeholders should facilitate prudent water resource usage by 695 million people who still use unimproved water facilities in sub-Saharan Africa.…”
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Barriers to women's participation in public procurement in Africa: Empirical evidence from Uganda. by BC, Basheka

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Stochastic Modelling of the Dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 Epidemic: An Africa Perspective by Rasaki, Olawale Olanrewaju, Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun, Abdisalam, Hassan Muse, Thierno, Souleymane Barry

Subjects: “…Africa, Confirmed Cases, Infection Fatality Rate, SARS-CoV-2, SIERD model, Recovery Rate…”
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Judicial proceduralism: the application and exploitation of the substantiality rule in presidential election petitions in Africa by BC, Basheka, Daniel, M. Walyemera, Dominique, E. Uwizeyimana

Subjects: “…Electoral democracy, Presidential elections, Petitions, Court decisions, Substantiality test, Africa…”
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Micro Finance Institutions and Poverty Eradication: A Case Study of Pride Africa Mbarara Branch. by Musinguzi, John

“…The population of the study included the employees of the Microfinance institutions and the clients of Pride Africa Mbarara Branch. Simple random sampling was used through rotary to select the respondents on the basis of pick and play. …”
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Micro Finance Institutions and Poverty Eradication: A Case Study of Pride Africa Mbarara Branch. by Musinguzi, John

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An Interface-Based Method for Performance Improvement of the Municipal Solid Waste by Tabukeli, Musigi Ruhiiga, Virginia, Nthavheleni Mudau

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Child maltreatment, cognitive functions and the mediating role of mental health problems among maltreated children and adolescents in Uganda by Herbert, E. Ainamani

Subjects: “…Child maltreatment, Cognitive functions, Mental health, East Africa…”
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Integration of local knowledge systems and decision on land use allocation among rural households in South Africa by Muhammad, Mubbin, Lobina G, Palamuleni, Tabukeli, Musigi Ruhiiga, Syed, Atif Bokhar

“…The study aimed to understand the interactions between local knowledge systems and decision on land use allocation among rural households in South Africa. Decisions about land-use, resource access, determinants of land-use allocation and environmental knowledge were analysed using descriptive statistics. …”
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Climate change–drylands–food security nexus in Africa: From the perspective of technical advances, challenges, and opportunities by Hirwa, Hubert, Li, Fadong, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang, Ingabire, Romaine, Itangishaka, Auguste Cesar, Chen, Gang, Turyasingura, Benson

“…Climate change impacts on drylands pose more vexing risks to socio-ecological systems, resulting in food security issues, biodiversity loss, and livelihood shifts in Africa. This study critically reviewed relevant literature to evaluate the complexities and feedback loops between the climate–drylands–food security (CDF) nexus, which helps assess tactics to attain sustainable dryland ecosystem management under the changing environment. …”
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