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Open research questions in African history and culture analysis

152 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,496 African history and culture analysis papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Further research is needed to explore the physiological and psychological benefits of fasting - Studies can investigate the impact of social engagement within the EOTC on overall well-being

    A Theology of Health: Exploring the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s Influence on Human Well-Being in Ethiopia · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the predominant focus on physical health, neglecting mental and social dimensions. The study highlights the need for comprehensive approaches that address all dimensions of wellness. The paper notes the importance of considering the role of religion and spirituality in shaping health behaviors and community support systems.

    A Theology of Health: Exploring the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s Influence on Human Well-Being in Ethiopia · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the effectiveness of culturally sensitive health care programs that incorporate traditional healing practices. The study's findings suggest the need for further research on the intersection of faith, culture, and health in different cultural contexts.

    Practices and Perceptions of Magic and Traditional Medicine among the Rayya Community of Alamata District, Northern Ethiopia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the intersection of faith, culture, and health in the context of lived Christianity. The research highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of the relationship between formal religious traditions and modern biomedical systems.

    Practices and Perceptions of Magic and Traditional Medicine among the Rayya Community of Alamata District, Northern Ethiopia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of addressing caste-based marginalization in Africa. The research highlights the need to overcome the symbolic dimensions of exclusion. The study's findings suggest the challenge of developing effective anti-stigma interventions.

    An intersectional analysis of structural violence against the Mannas (Potters) in Dawuro, Southwest Ethiopia · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the effectiveness of anti-stigma interventions in addressing caste-based marginalization. The study's findings suggest the need for further research on the intersectional analysis of marginalized groups.

    An intersectional analysis of structural violence against the Mannas (Potters) in Dawuro, Southwest Ethiopia · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the compatibility of federal arrangement with a centralist and sacral empire. The paper highlights the need to examine the implications of the federal arrangement on the autonomy of Eritrea.

    The Political and Legal Fiction of Ethio-Eritrean Federation under God’s mandate of an Ethnocratic and Sacral Empire · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in current research on the topic of the Muslim community in Addis Ababa. The study highlights the need for greater understanding of the place of Muslims in Ethiopian society.

    Muzułmańska Addis Abeba, czyli jak religijny krajobraz odzwierciedla zmiany w państwie · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the development of a comprehensive policy response to address the challenges facing the Ethiopian civil service. Future research should also explore the impact of ethnic politics on the civil service in Ethiopia.

    Quest for Apolitical Civil Service in Ethiopia: Regimes in Spotlight · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the institutionalization of apolitical system of the public service in Ethiopia. The study also identifies a gap in the promotion of political neutrality of the civil service in Ethiopia.

    Quest for Apolitical Civil Service in Ethiopia: Regimes in Spotlight · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can explore the implications of Abiy's religious worldview for Ethiopia's development and prosperity. The study's findings can also inform future research on Pentecostalism and politics in Africa.

    The religion of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed: Pentecostalism, prosperity gospel and the power of positive thinking · 2025 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on Abiy's religious background and its influence on his policies. The study also notes a broader neglect by scholars and observers of the developments within Ethiopia's Protestant community.

    The religion of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed: Pentecostalism, prosperity gospel and the power of positive thinking · 2025 · DOI

  • The repercussions of the Ethiopian government's discourse on political tensions in Ethiopia and the Ethiopian diaspora have received no scholarly attention.

    Multiple Layers of Pan-Africanism and Pan-Ethiopianism in Current Debates on Nationalism and Ethnicity in Ethiopia · 2025 · DOI

  • There is a gap in preparing university teachers with the necessary knowledge and expertise. Teachers have critical gaps in subject matter knowledge and pedagogical skills.

    Teachers’ Practice Status in Addis Ababa: Tracer Study about Graduates of Kotebe University of Education · 2024 · DOI

  • Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are derived. 1. Most KUE graduates were found to be poor in fundamental computer and related technology skills. KUE has to empower its students to be familiar with fundamental computer and related technology abilities. This shows that KUE has to empower its students to be familiar with fundamental computer skills and related technology abilities, by giving them fundamental courses along with adequate facilities and making conducive environments in which pre-service teachers are motivated to utilize ICT throughout their stay there as a trainer. Hence, an instructor in the twenty-first century not only should but must be a computerized educator. 2. English language communicative skill was identified as one of the critical problems of KUE diploma graduates. Therefore, English language and the English Language Improvement Center (ELIC) of the University should take the initiative in offering continuous remedial tutorial classes of “Basic English language skills Training Programs” to its students. 3. Action research skills were also identified as a great problem with KUE diploma graduates in the world of work, therefore, the University needs to work on how to integrate adequate and competency-based action research methodology courses in the curriculum and training on how they conduct the action research to solve instructional problems should be designed in order to make them skilful with action research methodology before graduation. Besides that, to solve action research related problems, the graduates should be encouraged to improve their action research skills through in-service training could help to internalize the action research skills. 4. The University may create proper opportunities for sharing good practices among colleges, each college has success stories and challenges which could be shared to expand and strengthen promising practices and innovative ideas throughout the University programs. REFERENCES 1. Abebe, W. Woldehanna, T. (2013). Teacher Training and Development in Improving Education Quality by Developing Teacher Skills, Attitudes and Work Conditions. London: Young Lives. 2. Assessment Assurance Authority (2019). Addis Ababa city Administration Education and Training Quality Professional competency. Unpublished document 3. Bassey M. (1999). Case study research in educational settings. Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. Journal for Educators, Teachers and Trainers JETT, Vol. 15 (1); ISSN: 1989-9572 29 4. Baxter, G. P., Elder, A. D., & Glaser, R. ( 1996). Knowledge-based cognition and performance assessment in the science classroom. Educational Psychologist, 31, 133-140. 5. Bogdan, R., C., & Biklen, S., K. (2007). Qualitative research for education.

    Teachers’ Practice Status in Addis Ababa: Tracer Study about Graduates of Kotebe University of Education · 2024 · DOI

  • This version of the SYL constitution is part of the SYL's history in Ethiopia, as well as the group's changing and poorly understood relationships with the Addis Abäba government and Ethiopia's security forces headquarters in Jijjiga and Harär.

    The Somali Youth League constitution: a handwritten Arabic copy (c. 1947?) from the Ethiopian Security Forces Archives in Harär · 2010 · DOI

  • Although the contribution of camels to the national economy is not fully quantified, Schwartz (1992) estimated that 20,000 tonnes of camel meat and 174,000 metric tons of camel milk were produced annually in the country.

    Camel Husbandry Practices in Eastern Ethiopia: The Case of Jijiga and Shinile Zones · 2002 · DOI

  • Even though Ethiopia possesses a large number of camels, little is known about camel husbandry practices or the productive and reproductive performance of camels (Teka 1991; Tekel 1989; Wilson 1989b).

    Camel Husbandry Practices in Eastern Ethiopia: The Case of Jijiga and Shinile Zones · 2002 · DOI

  • The editors believe that the old fascination with the Abyssinian centre distorted scholarship about Ethiopia's localities and regions. The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the Southern Marches of Imperial Ethiopia.

    The Southern Marches of Imperial Ethiopia · 1987 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between politicians and administrators in Nigeria. The author argues that prior studies have not adequately explained the continuity in administrative behavior despite changes in regime type.

    Hegemony and Culture. Politics and Religious Change among the Yoruba · 1987 · DOI

  • The Rendille face challenges in obtaining scarce and varying graze and brouse for their livestock. The Ariaal face challenges in managing both camels and cattle in a variable and marginal environment.

    Stability and resilience in East African Pastoralism: The Rendille and the Ariaal of northern Kenya · 1986 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the social adaptations of human populations to particular environments. The study aims to fill this gap by comparing the Rendille and the Ariaal.

    Stability and resilience in East African Pastoralism: The Rendille and the Ariaal of northern Kenya · 1986 · DOI

  • The subject of the revolt in Madagascar from 1895-1899 is not well-known outside of Malagasy specialists. The paper aims to provide a closely-argued analysis of the decline of the Merina monarchy.

    The Rising of the Red Shawls: a revolt in Madagascar 1895–1899 · 1985 · DOI

  • Existing publications have made only sporadic attempts to chronicle the activities of the monastic holy men, - The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the holy man's image as outsider

    The Ethiopian holy man as outsider and angel · 1985 · DOI

  • The formulation of the African diaspora leaves unexamined an earlier period of African and European military and cultural encounters of a rather different polarity.

    The African diaspora and the Italo-Ethiopian crisis · 1985 · DOI

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