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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

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

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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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 Sule, Seroala Tsoeu-Ntokoane: Economic Regionalism Reversed? France-West Africa Relationship and the Challenge of Eco-Currency Integration

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

Dávid Vogel, Katalin Horváth: Neo-colonialism, violence, and the EU’s approach to peace operations in Africa

Ita Bonner: Climate-related security risks in the Sahel

Béla Szilágyi: Refugee Crossroads in Africa

Mert Efe Özuygun: Türkiye’s Contribution to Modernization of Africa’s Security and Defense Autonomy

Ketil Fred Hansen: The The death of one Déby and the resurgence of another

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

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

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

Book reviews

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

Miklós Szakali: Soldier’s Paradise, Militarism in Africa after Empire

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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.

The Africa Research Institute of the Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences at Óbuda University and the Centre for Military Studies at the University of Stellenbosch have just launched their annual hybrid scientific conference to be held on 25 September 2025 (Counter-Terrorism, Technology and Development in Africa). In the four sections of the symposium, the speakers touch upon current issues in the fields of human security, socioeconomics, technological development and cybersecurity, and leadership and corporate governance. Submitted papers will be included, among others, in the next issues of the quarterly scientific journal of the Journal of Central and Eastern European African Studies, which is listed by the African Research Institute.

The annual event is part of the fruitful cooperation between the Bánki Donát Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering (Óbuda University) and the Centre for Military Studies (University of Stellenbosch) that was signed between the parties in 2021.

Proposals for papers are hereby invited from interested researchers, scholars, practitioners and policy-makers in the defence and security fields for the upcoming conference. The deadline for abstracts and bio: 15 June 2025.

• Panel 1: Human security
• Panel 2: Socio-Economic development
• Panel 3: Technology and cyber-security
• Panel 4: Leadership and corporate governance

For further information, please check the document attached:

On 30 April 2025, the Africa Research Institute of the Donát Bánki Faculty of Mechanical and Safety Engineering at Óbuda University had the honor of welcoming a distinguished delegation from Stellenbosch University, South Africa. The visiting representatives Dr. Dries Putter and Dr. Susan Henrico were provided with a comprehensive overview of the Institute’s current activities and research focus areas.

During the meeting, discussions were held regarding potential new joint projects and the continuation of the strong partnership between the two institutions, which has been active since 2019. Over the past six years, this collaboration has yielded:

• 7 international conferences
• 2 co-authored academic books
• Joint publication efforts in two scholarly journals: Scientia Militaria and Journal of Central and Eastern European African Studies (JCEEAS)

The guests expressed particular appreciation for the Institute’s Africana Library, which is the first and only library of its kind in Hungary. The collection includes more than 6,000 books on African topics, available in eight languages: Hungarian, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic.

This visit further strengthened the academic and cultural ties between the two universities and laid the ground for the successful implementation of future collaborative projects.

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/15

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