LASU Journal of History & International Studies

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LAJOHIS Vol. 8, No. 1 June/July 2026

An journal published by the Department of History & International Studies, Lagos State University


Kindly submit your full manuscript to the Editor:

[email protected]

on or before March 25th, 2026.

CALL FOR PAPERS (CFP)
LASU Journal of History and International Studies (LAJOHIS) (ISSN: 2811-2113; e-ISSN: 2814-2470) cordially invites scholars, academicians and researchers from all over the world to submit their original unpublished works for inclusion in our next publication:

LAJOHIS Vol. 8, No. 1 June/July 2026.

LAJOHIS is an open access, peer-reviewed and refereed journal published by the Department of History and International Studies, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos. It is published annually in June/July.

The latest edition of LAJOHIS can be accessed here: www.lajohis.org.ng

The core objectives of LAJOHIS are to provide an intellectual platform for local and international scholars, promote interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary studies in humanities and social sciences and become the leading journal in humanities and social sciences in the world.

The journal publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical studies and book reviews in the fields of humanities and social science such as history, cross-cultural studies, demography, development studies, ethics, international relations, law, linguistics, philosophy, political science, population studies, sociology, literature, religious studies, gender studies, strategic studies and so on.

LAJOHIS adopts a hybrid publishing model: articles will be published online as soon as they are accepted. This means articles will be accepted all year round and published on a rolling basis. The hard copy version is published in June/July of every year.

The articles submitted for publication must not exceed 6000 words, including the references with an Abstract of 200 words. Manuscripts are published using in-text citations based on the American Psychological Association 7th edition (APA 7th Edition). Times New Roman 12 fonts must be used. Authors must adhere strictly to these pre-acceptance requirements. All papers go through a double-blind review process.

Every paper submitted goes through a plagiarism check before being subjected to external evaluation by experts.

Kindly submit your original paper, both Abstract and full manuscript, to the Editor: [email protected] on or before March 25, 2026.

Thank you.

CALL FOR PAPERS (CFP)
LASU Journal of History and International Studies (LAJOHIS) (ISSN: 2811-2113; e-ISSN: 2814-2470) cordially invites scholars, academicians and researchers from all over the world to submit their original unpublished works for inclusion in our next publication:

LAJOHIS Vol. 8, No. 1 June/July 2026.

LAJOHIS is an open access, peer-reviewed and refereed journal published by the Department of History and International Studies, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos. It is published annually in June/July.

The latest edition of LAJOHIS can be accessed here: www.lajohis.org.ng

The core objectives of LAJOHIS are to provide an intellectual platform for local and international scholars, promote interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary studies in humanities and social sciences and become the leading journal in humanities and social sciences in the world.

The journal publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical studies and book reviews in the fields of humanities and social science such as history, cross-cultural studies, demography, development studies, ethics, international relations, law, linguistics, philosophy, political science, population studies, sociology, literature, religious studies, gender studies, strategic studies and so on.

LAJOHIS adopts a hybrid publishing model: articles will be published online as soon as they are accepted. This means articles will be accepted all year round and published on a rolling basis. The hard copy version is published in June/July of every year.

The articles submitted for publication must not exceed 6000 words, including the references with an Abstract of 200 words. Manuscripts are published using in-text citations based on the American Psychological Association 7th edition (APA 7th Edition). Times New Roman 12 fonts must be used. Authors must adhere strictly to these pre-acceptance requirements. All papers go through a double-blind review process.

Every paper submitted goes through a plagiarism check before being subjected to external evaluation by experts.

Kindly submit your original paper, both Abstract and full manuscript, to the Editor:

[email protected] on or before March 25, 2026.

Thank you.

LAJOHIS This article has been retracted due to issues of plagiarism. All authors and readers of LAJOHIS should take note of this retraction.

CALL FOR PAPER (CFP)

LASU Journal of History and International Studies (LAJOHIS) (ISSN: 2811-2113; e-ISSN: 2814-2470) cordially invites scholars, academicians and researchers from all over the world to submit their original unpublished works for inclusion in our next publication:

LAJOHIS Vol. 8, No. 1 June/July 2026.

LAJOHIS is an open access, peer-reviewed and refereed journal published by the Department of History and International Studies, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos. It is published annually in June/July. The latest edition of LAJOHIS can be accessed here:

www.lajohis.org.ng

The core objectives of LAJOHIS are to provide an intellectual platform for local and international scholars, promote interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary studies in humanities and social sciences and become the leading journal in humanities and social sciences in the world.

The journal publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical studies and book reviews in the fields of humanities and social science such as history, cross-cultural studies, demography, development studies, ethics, international relations, law, linguistics, philosophy, political science, population studies, sociology, linguistics, literature, religious studies, gender studies studies, strategic studies and so on.

LAJOHIS adopts a hybrid publishing model: articles will be published online as soon as they are accepted. This means articles will be accepted all year round and published on a rolling basis. The hard copy version is published in June/July of every year.

The articles submitted for publication must not exceed 6000 words, including the references with an Abstract of 200 words. Manuscripts are published using in-text citations based on the the American Psychological Association 7th edition (APA 7th Edition). Times New Roman 12 fonts must be used. Authors must adhere strictly to these pre-acceptance requirements. All papers go through a double-blind review process.

Every paper submitted goes through a plagiarism check before being subjected to external evaluation by experts.

Kindly submit your original paper, both Abstract and full manuscript, to the Editor:

[email protected]

on or before March 25th, 2026.

Thank you.

CALL FOR PAPER (CFP)

LASU Journal of History and International Studies *(LAJOHIS)* _(ISSN: 2811-2113; e-ISSN: 2814-2470)_ cordially invites scholars, academicians and researchers from all over the world to submit their original works for inclusion in our next publication:

*LAJOHIS Vol. 8, No. 1 June/July 2026.*

LAJOHIS is an open access, peer-reviewed and refereed journal published by the Department of History and International Studies, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos. It is published annually in June/July. The latest edition of LAJOHIS can be accessed here:

_www.lajohis.org.ng_

The core objectives of LAJOHIS are to provide an intellectual platform for local and international scholars, promote interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary studies in humanities and social sciences and become the leading journal in humanities and social sciences in the world.

The journal publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical studies and book reviews in the fields of humanities and social science such as history, crosscultural studies, demography, development studies, ethics, international relations, law, linguistics, philosophy, political science, population studies, sociology, linguistics, literature, religious studies, gender studies studies, strategic studies and so on.

LAJOHIS adopts a hybrid publishing model: articles will be published online as soon as they are accepted. This means articles will be accepted all year round and published on a rolling basis. The hard copy version is published in June/July of every year.

The articles submitted for publication must not exceed 6000 words, including the references with an Abstract of 200 words. Manuscripts are published using in-text citations based on the the American Psychological Association 7th edition (APA 7th Edition). Times New Roman 12 fonts must be used. Authors must adhere strictly to these pre-acceptance requirements. All papers go through a double-blind review process.

Every paper submitted goes through a plagiarism check before being subjected to external evaluation by experts.

Kindly submit your original paper, both Abstract and full manuscript, to the Editor:

[email protected]_

on or before March 25th, 2026.

Thank you.

Due to multiple requests, we are glad to announce that the DEADLINE for the special edition has now been extended till 28/2/2025.

LASU Journal of History & International Studies (LAJOHIS) Special Issue:

"ECOWAS AT 50: RESILIENCE, GROWTH, AND A NEW VISION FOR GLOBAL RELEVANCE"

OVERVIEW:

Established in 1975, ECOWAS has been a major pillar of regional integration, peace, and development in West Africa. As the organization celebrates its Golden Jubilee, this special edition seeks an interrogation of its historical trajectory and explore its role in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in a fast-changing world.

Contributors are invited to reflect on ECOWAS' achievements while envisioning innovative strategies to enhance its resilience, relevance, and impact in the decades to come.

THEMES & SCOPE:
We welcome submissions from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including history, international relations, peace and conflict, strategic studies, economics, political science, development studies, and more.

Suggested themes include:

• Regional Integration and Economic Development
• Peace, Security, and Governance
• Sustainability and Climate Action
• ECOWAS and the Sahel
• Emerging Trends in Russian, French, Chinese, and United States involvement in West African geopolitics.
• ECOWAS in a Global Context

PUBLICATION FEES
* ARTICLE PROCESSING FEES
Local Authors:
N25,000.00 if accepted.
International Authors:
$35 USD if accepted.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

• Abstracts: Submit a 250-word max

• Full manuscripts: Between 6,000-8,000 words (Times New Roman-12), inclusive of references.

• Language: Submissions are accepted in English

• Writing and Citation Stye: MLA 9th Edition/APA 7th Edition.

KEY DATES
•• Abstract Submission Deadline: 30th January, 2025
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 15th February, 2025
• Full Manuscript Submission Deadline: 15th May, 2025
• Publication Date: 30th September, 2025

PEER REVIEW PROCESS
• All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure academic integrity and quality.

SUBMISSION PORTAL
All submissions should be sent to:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Enquiries should be directed at [email protected]

GUEST EDITOR
Dr. Henry Kam Kah
(Associate Professor of History, University of Buea, Cameroon).

-
ECOWAS Commission, Lagos State University, West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network

In this new article, Olasupo O. Thompson, Surajudeen Oladele and Olawale YEMISI remind us that:

In 1987, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Safe Motherhood Initiative to address the global mortality crisis, with a specific focus on developing countries. The initiative aimed to make safer and less burdensome by improving access to services, promoting skilled birth attendance, and strengthening maternal systems.

, grappling with alarmingly high maternal mortality rates, became a focal point for these efforts. This article examines the state of maternal healthcare prior to the introduction of the Safe Motherhood Initiative and evaluates Nigeria's response during 1987–1988.

Open Access via:

https://lajohis.org.ng/storage/uploads/1737021819_Ensuring%20Painless%20Birth%20F.pdf

In the 1980s, India decried US military moves in the Indian Ocean. Today, India-USA relations have significantly improved due to alignment in strategic areas. - Vikash Kumar, PhD & Prem Chand, PhD

Open Access:

https://lajohis.org.ng/storage/uploads/1735039029_Ready%20for%20publication-%20India-US%20Relations-%20Deepening%20Strategic%20Partnership%20Revisit%20for%20the%2021st%20Century.pdf

LASU Journal of History & International Studies (LAJOHIS) Special Issue:

"ECOWAS AT 50: RESILIENCE, GROWTH, AND A NEW VISION FOR GLOBAL RELEVANCE"

OVERVIEW:

Established in 1975, ECOWAS has been a major pillar of regional integration, peace, and development in West Africa. As the organization celebrates its Golden Jubilee, this special edition seeks an interrogation of its historical trajectory and explore its role in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in a fast-changing world.

Contributors are invited to reflect on ECOWAS' achievements while envisioning innovative strategies to enhance its resilience, relevance, and impact in the decades to come.

THEMES & SCOPE:
We welcome submissions from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including history, international relations, peace and conflict, strategic studies, economics, political science, development studies, and more.

Suggested themes include:

• Regional Integration and Economic Development
• Peace, Security, and Governance
• Sustainability and Climate Action
• ECOWAS and the Sahel
• Emerging Trends in Russian, French, Chinese, and United States involvement in West African geopolitics.
• ECOWAS in a Global Context

PUBLICATION FEES
* ARTICLE PROCESSING FEES
Local Authors:
N25,000.00 if accepted.
International Authors:
$35 USD if accepted.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

• Abstracts: Submit a 250-word max

• Full manuscripts: Between 6,000-8,000 words (Times New Roman-12), inclusive of references.

• Language: Submissions are accepted in English

• Writing and Citation Stye: MLA 9th Edition/APA 7th Edition.

KEY DATES
•• Abstract Submission Deadline: 30th January, 2025
• Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 15th February, 2025
• Full Manuscript Submission Deadline: 15th May, 2025
• Publication Date: 30th September, 2025

PEER REVIEW PROCESS
• All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure academic integrity and quality.

SUBMISSION PORTAL
All submissions should be sent to:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Enquiries should be directed at [email protected]

GUEST EDITOR
Dr. Henry Kam Kah
(Associate Professor of History, University of Buea, Cameroon).

-
ECOWAS Commission, Lagos State University, West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network

In this article, Ganiyat Alli of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign argues that “race has been in existence before the colonial government. Several societies exist with distinct colour differentiation in Morocco, Zanzibar,and even Rwanda prior to colonial intrusion. It must however be noted that in Rwanda for example, Christianity proved to be an integral part of the genocide culture. The Catholic missionaries played diabolical role in racialising the Hutu/Tutsi difference”. - History of Ethnicity and Race in African History: The Schools of Thought

Read open access via:

https://lajohis.org.ng/storage/uploads/1735037768_Ganiyyat%20Ali%20-%20ready%20for%20publication.pdf