Sankofa Alkebulan Press & Publications
Sankofa Alkebulan University Press & Publications
Overview:
Sankofa Alkebulan University Press & Publications is the autonomous publishing arm of Sankofa Alkebulan University, dedicated to producing, preserving, and disseminating African-centered knowledge across disciplines. The Press serves as the institutional platform for rigorous scholarly output, ensuring epistemic sovereignty, methodological excellence, and cultural authenticity in every publication.
Mission:
To advance the intellectual, cultural, and civilizational mission of Sankofa Alkebulan University by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed academic works, policy reports, and creative scholarship that reinforce African epistemologies, inform policy, and contribute to continental transformation.
Core Functions:
1. Academic & Scholarly Publications – Produces peer-reviewed monographs, edited volumes, and journals reflecting rigorous research in African humanities, sciences, law, governance, health, technology, and social transformation.
2. Annual Civilizational Review – Curates flagship scholarly outputs, research insights, and policy briefs across the university’s institutes.
3. Policy & Knowledge Translation – Publishes research-to-policy briefs, technical reports, and societal impact papers to guide decision-makers, civil society, and continental initiatives.
4. Creative & Cultural Works – Promotes African narrative, media, documentary, and literary scholarship that preserves cultural memory and amplifies indigenous perspectives.
5. Digital & Print Distribution – Manages multi-platform dissemination, including open-access digital repositories, e-books, journals, and print publications globally.
6. Editorial Excellence & Peer Review – Ensures integrity, originality, and methodological rigor through structured peer review, ethical oversight, and editorial standards.
7. Intellectual Property & Copyright Stewardship – Protects authors, preserves African knowledge, and safeguards intellectual property rights