Sumários

9 Maio 2023, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

4. International relations
4.2. Human rights and international institutions

Human rights in Africa and regional institutions.

The role of ECOWAS and of the African Union.

2 Maio 2023, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

4. International relations
4.1. Conflicts and identity politics

The role of ethnicity and religion in African politics.

Identity politics in two cases: the genocide in Rwanda (1994) and Boko Haram.

18 Abril 2023, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

Political overview of selected African countries. Oral presentations by students.

28 Março 2023, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

3. Political participation

3.2. Activism and popular protest

Contentious politics in different political regimes.

"African social movements or  social movements in Africa?": periodization and cases.

21 Março 2023, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

3. Political participation

3.1. Political participation of women

Underrepresentation of women in politics: political, socioeconomic and ideological obstacles.

Women and politics in Africa: Heads of State, Parliaments and Cabinets. Representation and recruitment methods.