Journal of Cultures and Ideas is an international and interdisciplinary journal that seeks to extend the scope of scholarly debate about Africa and African issues. The journal serves the full spectrum of humanistic and social sciences disciplinary communities including anthropology, archaeology, history, law, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, demography, development studies, education, gender, peace and conflict studies, literature, and urban studies. Other fields are accepted insofar as they impact culture. The journal will accept empirical and research papers as well as theoretical and practice-oriented papers that contribute to a better understanding of the African experience in all its ramifications. The Editors will also welcome submissions for Special Issues of the Journal to be handled by guest editors on specific themes from time to time.