July 2023

Debunking “The New Dawn” Myth: A comparative analysis of South Africa and Zimbabwe

This paper is a comparative analysis of the politics of South Africa and Zimbabwe. It aims to demystify “The New Dawn” phenomenon espoused by the presidents of the two countries. On 24 November 2017, Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as Zimbabwe’s President. This followed the forced resignation of President Robert Mugabe by the country’s military after spending over three decades in office. In...

Author(s): Bheki R. Mngomzulu

July 2023

An initial exploration of the adaptation status of African new residents in Taiwan

While the presence of African new residents in Taiwan may not be as pronounced as that of Southeast Asian counterparts, a noteworthy number have settled in diverse regions of the island in recent years. The adaptation experiences of these African residents remain under-explored in academic literature, rendering this study a pioneering effort in examining this pertinent subject. Through meticulous in-depth interviews...

Author(s): Yu-Kang Lee and Dramane Thiombiano