Hungary-Africa Week in Budapest: 16-22 February 2026

The Hungary–Africa Week was held for the third time, offering visitors the opportunity to attend exhibitions as well as cultural and scientific events. A particularly engaging program was the Education Day, where representatives of African and Hungarian higher education institutions met and shared their experiences with one another and with the audience. Among the speakers was Dr. Buyisile Ntaka, a researcher at the Africa Research Institute of Óbuda University and an associate professor at the Department of World Economy of Corvinus University of Budapest.

During the week, on 19 February, the 2nd Hungarian–African Rectors’ Conference took place at the Danubius Hotel Hungaria in Budapest. The event brought together leaders and lecturers from Hungarian and African universities, higher education experts, ministerial and university decision-makers, as well as representatives of various foundations and NGOs to discuss key issues related to higher education. At the Rectors’ Conference, the Rector of Óbuda University, Prof. Dr. Levente Kovács, was represented by Prof. Dr. János Besenyő, Director of the Africa Research Institute, who noted that the conference proved highly beneficial for the participants.

Further information is available on the event website: https://hungaryafricaweek.hu/about-the-event-2026/

CALL FOR PAPERS: Double thematic issue with Externado University of Colombia at JCEEAS

Based on the cooperation between the African Research Institute (ARI) and the Universidad Externado de Colombia, it has been decided to publish parallel thematic issues in both JCEEAS and its Colombian counterpart, Observatory for the Analysis of International Systems (OASIS), an indexed, peer-reviewed journal.

Accordingly, ARI has invited Jerónimo Delgado-Caicedo, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of OASIS, and Paula Ximena Ruíz-Camacho, PhD, Director of the School of International Relations at Universidad Externado de Colombia, to serve as guest editors for the 4/2026 issue of JCEEAS under the theme:

“The Global South and the Polarizing World: What Role for Africa and Latin America?”

Manuscripts intended for publication may be submitted to either of the editors by 15 November 2026.

For more information, see the pdf file attached:

New opportunity to publish: Double joint thematic issue with Colombia’s Externado University!

Based on the cooperation between the African Research Institute and the Universidad Externado de Colombia, a decision has been made to publish joint thematic issues in both JCEEAS and its Colombian counterpart, the Observatory for the Analysis of International Systems (OASIS), an indexed, peer-reviewed journal. Accordingly, ARI has received a request from the Editor-in-Chief of OASIS inviting Prof. János Besenyő and Dr. Dávid Vogel to serve as guest editors for the second issue of 2027 (OASIS No. 46) under the theme:

Intergovernmental Blocs in the 21st Century: Multilateralism, Fragmentation, and the New Geopolitics of Power

Deadline for abstracts and author bio: 21 September 2026.

For more information, see the call for papers attached!

Issue 2025/4 of JCEEAS is out!

The latest issue of our journal (JCEEAS) that is published four times a year with dozens of scientific articles and book reviews is available on the following website: https://jceeas.bdi.uni-obuda.hu/index.php/jceeas/issue/view/18

You can directly download our open access articles from the list below:

Venatius Azinor Ukor, Ugumanim Bassey Obo: Claude Ake – Democracy and Development in Africa: A Review and a Tribute

Esson Alumbugu, Damian Akut, Julia O. Ogbaji: Pre-colonial Eggon Warfare and the Humanization of War

Noémi Csunyó: The Interest Behind Cyber-Attacks Targeting Africa and Attributed to the Region

Hanna Tietze: China’s Arms Exports and Security Engagement in the Sahel: Trends and Political Consequences, 2010-2024

Obinna Ukaeje, Gani Joses Yoroms: Critical National Assets and Infrastructure and National Security Architecture in Nigeria: An Evaluation

Mojeed Animashaun: Has It Ended in Tears? Party Constitutionalisation and Strengthening of Constitutional Democracy in Nigeria

Venatius Ukor, George K. Kati, Michael Bayode: Cross Border Criminalities and Insecurity Crisis in Nigeria: An Empirical Analysis of International Borders in Cross River State

Gábor Szűcs, Zsolt Szabó: Terror-Related Wastewater Pollution in the North-African Region

Ayoub Barkat, Foued Bouaicha, György Szabó: Crisis Beneath the Sands: Groundwater Degradation and Health Risks in the Northeastern Algerian Sahara – The Case of Qued Souf Valley

Tímea Hillender: Comparative Analysis of National Parks in the Sahel Region, Wildlife Protection in the Sahel Countries

Book reviews

Abdallah Abdel-Ati Al-Naggar, Zoltán Prantner, Sherif Aboushanab: Book review: The Arab Spring 2.0: New Wave of Revolutions in the MENA Region by Leonid Issaev and Andrey Korotayev

Miklós Szakali: Book review: South Africa1s Border War 1966-1989 by Willem Steenkamp

Ashwell Glasson: Book review: Apartheid’s Stalingrad – How the Townships of the Eastern Cape Defied the Apartheid War Machine by Rory Riordan

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The world’s next war could break out in Africa! – Interview with Prof. Dr. János Besenyő

Prof. Dr. János Besenyő, Head of the Africa Research Institute at the Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences at Óbuda University and Visiting Professor at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, was a guest on Hit Radio. As part of the year-end review, the head of our institute provided a detailed analysis of Africa’s situation in light of the past year’s events, covering economic opportunities, political challenges, migration and security policy, as well as Hungary’s engagement in Africa.

The interview is available at the following link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8E_4l8jGGs

Africa in Great Trouble: Is This the New ISIS? – Interview with Prof. Dr. János Besenyő

Prof. Dr. János Besenyő, Head of the Africa Research Institute at the Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences at Óbuda University and Visiting Professor at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, was a guest on Hit Radio. During the discussion, Professor Besenyő provided an in-depth analysis of the origins of the Sudanese civil war, the resulting humanitarian crisis, and the atrocities attributed to the RSF. He also offered a detailed assessment of the situation in Nigeria and examined current U.S. positions regarding potential intervention.

The interview is available at the following link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vnWIgo-J3c

Issue 2025/3 of JCEEAS is out!

The latest issue of our journal (JCEEAS) that is published four times a year with dozens of scientific articles and book reviews is available on the following website: https://jceeas.bdi.uni-obuda.hu/index.php/jceeas/issue/view/17

You can directly download our open access articles from the list below:

Maurício Waldman: Pan-Africanism : Geopolitics, Political Realism and State Governance

Attila Tokai: Ogaden War as the Cornerstone of Cold War Détente Politics

Bahlbi Malk: Law and Society: Ethnicity and Social Integration Through Norm Contestation

Nikoletta Evelin Zsiga: Comparative Analysis of the Ethiopian and Kenyan Detention Systems

Dries Putter, Brock A. Salgado, John John Melkon: Military Intelligence in Africa: Network Lens and Culture-Centric Focus

Viktor Szulcsányi, Gyula Vörös: Cyber Threat Map of the Central Sahel Region

Adam Abass: Assessment of France Counter-Terrorism Operation in Mali Through the Lens of the Military Strategy

Sándor Bence Ács: Interests and Conflicts of Interest: Turkey’s Experiences from the Libyan Civil War

Abraham Ename Minko: To What Extent Do Political Instability and Coups D’état Contribute to the Proliferation and Resilience of Terrorist Groups in the Sahel Region?

Andrea Tick, Derrick Kamau Njambi: Impact of an Integrated ERP System on Corporate Structure and Corporate Culture – the Case of an African-Based Flower Growing Enterprise, Marginpar

Gold Sunday Chukwuemeka: Examining the Profound Global Influence of the African Diaspora: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cultural, Social, and Economic Contributions

Abdilahi Ismail: The Development Process of the Somali National Language and Script

Book reviews

Richárd Schneider: Book review: John Mwangi Githigaro, Countering Violent Extremism in Kenya: Community, State, and Security Perspectives (London: Lexington Books, 2024, 131pp)

János Besenyő: Spanish Republicans Against the Nazis in World War II

Willem Du Plessis: Fascist, Fabricators and Fantasists

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New Country Study on Niger – ARI Researchers Examine the Region’s Strategic Importance

Professor Dr. János Besenyő, Head of the Africa Research Institute and Dr. Dávid Vogel, Deputy Head of the Institute and Senior Research Fellow were guests of Hit Radio. The discussion focused on Niger, a key state in the Sahel region, which plays a strategic role in migration, security policy, and resource extraction. Prof. Besenyő and Dr. Vogel presented the newly published country profile on Niger, offering an in-depth analysis of the region’s geopolitical context, social challenges, and the potential implications for the future.

Issue 2025/2 of JCEEAS is out!

The latest issue of our journal (JCEEAS) that is published four times a year with dozens of scientific articles and book reviews is available on the following website: https://jceeas.bdi.uni-obuda.hu/index.php/jceeas/issue/view/16

You can directly download our open access articles from the list below:

Babayo SuleSeroala Tsoeu-NtokoaneEconomic Regionalism Reversed? France-West Africa Relationship and the Challenge of Eco-Currency Integration

Meriem Naïli, Sophia WittemyerLegitimacy, Regionalism, and Efficacy: Algeria’s Role in Modern West African Security Dilemmas

Dávid VogelKatalin HorváthNeo-colonialism, violence, and the EU’s approach to peace operations in Africa

Ita BonnerClimate-related security risks in the Sahel

Béla Szilágyi: Refugee Crossroads in Africa

Mert Efe ÖzuygunTürkiye’s Contribution to Modernization of Africa’s Security and Defense Autonomy

Ketil Fred HansenThe The death of one Déby and the resurgence of another

Victor JatulaRevisiting Press Freedom in Nigeria: The Buhari Years (2015-2023)

Ngboawaji NteNation Building and Intelligence Reforms Debacle in Transitional Democracies: A Review of Post-Colonial Hangovers in Nigeria

Kamal Olaniyi LamidiBanditry and its implications on Food Security in Northwest, Nigeria: A Reflection on the Roles of the State

Book reviews

Richárd SchneiderBook review: George Klay Kieh Jr. and Kelechi A. Kalu (eds), Insurgency, Terrorism, and Counterterrorism in Africa (London: Lexington Books, 2023, 242pp)

Miklós SzakaliSoldier’s Paradise, Militarism in Africa after Empire

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Obituary of Dr. Endre Kanizsay

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Endre Kanizsay, Honorary University Professor, a distinguished Hungarian scholar in agricultural economics and international development, who died on 10 August 2025.

Professor Kanizsay’s life was dedicated to scientific work, international cooperation, and the advancement of agricultural development in Africa and the Middle East. Over the course of his career, he conducted research and provided consultancy services in more than fifteen countries, including managing the pilot farm of the Jebel Marra Project in Sudan, as well as undertaking FAO and UNDP assignments from Brazil to Eritrea.

He earned his degrees and scientific titles at Szent István University and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, specialising in agricultural development in Sudan, among other topics. As a teacher and researcher, he shaped agricultural higher education for decades, becoming a prominent figure at several institutions – including Pannon University of Agricultural Sciences, Eszterházy Károly College, Szent István University, and Óbuda University.

During his international career, he represented Hungary as Agricultural and Economic Counsellor in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway, significantly contributing to successful cooperation between Hungary and the Nordic countries. He played a key role in the work of the African–Hungarian Union and the United Nations Association of Hungary, and was a frequent lecturer, organiser, and advisor at numerous international conferences.

His academic work was marked by unwavering commitment to agricultural development and sustainable food security. His lectures and publications made lasting contributions in the fields of global challenges, the Millennium Development Goals, the future of family farming, and international agricultural policy.

Students, colleagues, and friends bid farewell to an authority who set an example not only in science but also in human relationships. His memory will be cherished with respect and affection.

May he rest in peace.