African Studies: Current Affairs

created by Columbia University

Controversial stories focused on African political leaders

website that covers stories ranging from politics, social issues, and music from all over Africa

twitter account that covers social issues throughout Africa

twitter account for the BBC news station covering the latest news in Africa

United Nations twitter account covers critical stories from all over Africa

World Health Organization African Region twitter account covers medical issues throughout Africa

Times Online article about 10 recommended twitter accounts that range from African politicians to activists

“This Week in Africa (TWiA) is a weekly bulletin that curates news about democracy, development, and daily life across Africa. These concepts are often observed and analyzed separately, yet they are central to African societies. “

“Africa Past and Present is a podcast about history, culture, and politics in Africa and the diaspora. The show highlights interesting and significant people, ideas, and discussions in African Studies from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives.”

BBC Africa publishes three podcasts: Africa Today, This Week in Africa, and African Perspectives

From the University of Oxford, one of the world's leading centres for the study of Africa.

Digital Podcast-Africa provides links and short descriptions of several Africa related podcasts

Africa Today includes news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa. It is published Monday through Friday.

“Afropop Worldwide is a Peabody award-winning radio program and online magazine dedicated to music from Africa and the African diaspora.”

" Into Africa shatters the narratives that dominate U.S. perceptions of Africa. Host Judd Devermont, Africa program director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C., sits down with policymakers, journalists, academics and other trailblazers in African affairs to shine a spotlight on the faces spearheading cultural, political, and economic change on the continent."

"The program will cover a variety of issues across every region of Africa, ranging from politics, governance and conflict; to history, economics, art and culture."

“Ufahamu Africa is a podcast about life and politics on the continent. Our weekly episodes begin with an overview of what we’re reading and learning from the continent, followed by an in-depth interview with a thinker, maker, or innovator."

website that covers stories ranging from politics, social issues, and music from all over Africa

a moderated blog presenting debate and analysis by Africa specialists and public intellectuals

A political scientist who focuses on ethnic conflict

Reports stories on Kenyan politics and its parliament

African business, politics, and lifestyle sponsored by Thomson Reuters

Political scientists draw on their expertise and the discipline’s research to provide in-depth analysis, illuminate the news, and inform civic discussion.

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