Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, the Head of the Department of Law at the Faculty of Law at Fourah Bay College, was honoured with the prestigious Zounon Victorine Award at the International Studies Association’s 65th Annual Conference in San Francisco. This esteemed award recognises the most exceptional emerging scholar in the Global South and supports his research and travel endeavours. “Global South” generally refers to countries in the Southern Hemisphere, primarily in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania.

The International Studies Association (ISA) is a professional association for scholars, practitioners, and students in international studies. Established in 1959, ISA is dedicated to promoting research and education in global affairs.

The organisation hosts annual conferences, publishes academic journals, and fosters networking opportunities for its members. ISA provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and the advancement of knowledge in various areas of international relations, including political science, law, economics, history, and sociology.