Sumários

10 Maio 2022, 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.

10 Maio 2022, 16:00 • 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.

26 Abril 2022, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

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

5 Abril 2022, 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.

29 Março 2022, 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.