In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Afrika Spectrum

• Local Aspirants and Politicised Chieftaincy Disputes: Evidence from Northern Ghana
  Why do some traditional leadership disputes become political? This article explores two cases in Northern Ghana where local politicians are also royal claimants. It shows how they use their political power to influence chieftaincy conflicts. The story uncovers why some disputes turn political—and others don’t. A must-read for understanding power, tradition, and politics in Ghana!
• Memory-Making in an Urban Park: Colonial and Contemporary Uses of Kumase’s Jackson Park
  Discover how a colonial-era park in Kumase, Ghana, became a living archive of football dreams, Muslim prayers, and political moments. This article reveals how Jackson Park shaped—and was shaped by—the memories of a city, blending archival research with local voices. A must-read for anyone curious about urban space, memory, and African histories.
• Towards a Critical Decolonial Turn/Theory: Beyond the Binary of the West Versus Africa
  This article challenges how decolonisation is often discussed and calls for a fresh focus on real life in African societies today. It argues that decolonial theory should not just react to the West but centre African agency and realities. Using “post-independence” as a new lens, it offers bold ideas for real change.
• Against Climate Aid Colonialism: The Case for Climate Reparations and South-South Solidarity
  This article challenges the idea of climate aid from rich to poor countries. It shows how this help often keeps old power systems alive and ignores local solutions. Instead, the authors call for climate reparations and strong South-South solidarity. A must-read for anyone who wants climate justice that is fair, decolonial, and led by the Global South.
• Africa's Emergent Tech Sector: Characteristics and Development Implications
  This article explores how African tech start-ups are using digital tools to solve local problems in sectors like transport, retail, and finance. With growing internet access and mobile use, these platforms offer big potential for development. The text shows both the promise and the limits of tech – and why more research is needed to shape smart policies.