About the Journal
The History Department of the Faculty of Arts, Letters, and Human Sciences at the University of Yaoundé I announces the overhaul of the editorial line of its journal, Habaru. Until now dedicated solely to historical approaches, the journal is now opening up to all human and social sciences: sociology, anthropology, political science, geography, archaeology, digital humanities, and any discipline engaged in understanding societies.
This evolution stems from an observation: the issues that traverse our societies (social recompositions, political changes, cultural dynamics, environmental challenges) go beyond disciplinary boundaries and call for cross-perspectives. History remains the foundation of the journal, as it sheds light on the temporal depth of phenomena and situates them in the long term. But it benefits from dialoguing with the conceptual tools, methods, and fields of neighboring disciplines.
Habaru aims to become a space for a rich exchange between different kinds of knowledge, where historical analysis benefits from diverse perspectives and, in turn, helps us better understand the present.
This openness comes without compromising the core principles of the editorial project: scientific rigor, academic integrity, and double-blind peer review. These principles ensure the quality, originality, and reliability of the publications.
The Editorial Committee invites both experienced researchers and young scholars in the humanities and social sciences to submit their work and take part in this new direction, making Habaru a reference point for the production and discussion of knowledge about Africa and the world.
