Research & Publications

Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern. Across Nigeria, changing weather patterns and flooding are increasingly affecting agricultural production, household livelihoods, and food security, with potentially significant consequences for rural women who depend on smallholder farming. Against this backdrop, a research team led by Dr Judith Ifunanya Ani, with Dr

One sentence that stayed with me “I walk far now for water and firewood. It takes my whole day; I cannot trade as before.” A 35-year-old woman farmer in Borno State, Nigeria, said this to us during an interview. In two short sentences, she explained something climate reports often miss. When the

I recently had the opportunity to speak on News Central TV on the subject of “Women’s Safety Across Africa and a Call for Justice and Safety for Women.” The conversation came at a time when femicide and gender-based violence continue to demand urgent public attention – not only in South Africa, but

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in African universities. It is already reshaping how academics teach, conduct research, supervise students, assess learning, and manage increasingly demanding workloads. Yet an important question remains: Are our institutions evolving as quickly as the technology itself? This question inspired our recently published study

What happens when alcohol and drugs enter intimate relationships? For many women, the consequences extend far beyond substance use itself, increasing the risk of emotional, physical, and sexual violence. My recent study, From Bottles to Bruises: Partner Substance Use, Relationship Dynamics, and the Risk of Intimate Partner Violence in South Africa, published

Migration has become one of the defining features of our global era. Across regions, people move in search of better livelihoods, safety, and opportunities for their families. In some cases, migration is a choice driven by aspiration; in others, it is a necessity shaped by conflict, climate shocks, and economic hardship. Nowhere

In April 2026, I had the privilege of representing my research team and presenting the key findings of our CODESRIA-funded study at the 2023/2024 MRI Publication and Dissemination Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop brought together researchers from across Africa, united by a shared commitment to producing and communicating research that matters