April 2025

Drivers of livelihood opportunities in the borderland communities in Nimule Border, South Sudan

Portraying borderlands in their own right as the epicentres of economic and social activity has important implications for development actors, states themselves and regional bodies. Nevertheless, little is known about the opportunities that border presents in terms of livelihood. Most of earlier studies on cross-border mobility approach aspects of informal border movements from a human trafficking point of view and also...

Author(s): Aleu Garang Aleu and Samuel Jock Bany Mading

April 2025

Temples as cultural anchors: Narratives of belonging and tradition in Girmitya communities of Africa, field insights from Durban

This study explores the role of temples as cultural anchors within Girmitya communities in Durban, South Africa, highlighting how these religious institutions preserve traditions and nurture a sense of belonging among descendants of Indian indentured laborers. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork, including participant observations and interviews with community members, this study reveals how temples function as more than...

Author(s): Rashmi Rani Anand