Journal of African Military History

Aims & Scope

The Journal of African Military History (JAMH) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes historical scholarship on war and society in Africa.

The journal is particularly interested in exploring the issues of conflict, military and society relations, and social histories of the human experience during wartime.

JAMH presents a new outlet in the study of military matters in Africa and the connections between military matters in Africa and the diaspora.

This journal is an important new forum for historical researchers to connect their work to the broader fields of African History and Military History.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2
2024	0.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	29263

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.104

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	3

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• New Perspectives on West Africa and World War Two

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Oliver

• Traditional Leaders and Zimbabwe’s Liberation Struggle in Buhera District, 1976–1980

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Enock, Mediel

• “To Kill all Whites”: The Ethics of African Warfare in Bahia and Cuba, 1807–1844

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Manuel

• Sizing Up the “Small Wars” of African Empire

  Citation: 3

  Authors: William

• Out of Africa: The Challenges, Evolution, and Opportunities of African Military History

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Charles G., Roy

• The Threat of Aerial Bombing in World War Two Lagos, 1938–1943

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Oliver

• Placing the Military in African History: A Reflection

  Citation: 2

  Authors: John K.

• What Does a Feminist Curiosity Bring to African Military History?

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Alicia C.

• The Rise and Demise of the Boys’ Company

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Humphrey Asamoah

• Africa and World War ii , edited by Judith A. Byfield, Carolyn A. Brown, Timothy Parsons, and Ahmad Alawad Sikainga

  Citation: 1

  Authors: David

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