Sumários

5.2 Activism and popular protest

28 Abril 2026, 18:00 • Ana Lúcia Lopes de Sá

5.2 Activism and popular protest
Contentious politics in different political regimes.
“African social movements or social movements in Africa?": periodization and cases.
Assessment of the course.

5.1 Political participation of women

21 Abril 2026, 18:00 • Ana Lúcia Lopes de Sá

4.2 Debate on democracy in Africa 

Student’s presentations based on the following readings: 

Cheeseman, Nic, & Sishuwa, Sishuwa. 2021. “African Studies Keyword: Democracy. African Studies Review, 64(3): 704–732.  

Matlosa, Khabele. 2021. “Elections in Africa During Covid-19: The Tenuous Balance Between Democracy and Human Security”. Politikon, 48(2): 159-173 

Panel, Sophie. 2019. “Is Popular Support for Democracy Underreported? Evidence From 32 African Countries”. International Journal of Public Opinion Research, 31(4): 753–766 

5. Political participation

5.1 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. Issues on representation




4.2 Debate on democracy in Africa

14 Abril 2026, 18:00 • Ana Lúcia Lopes de Sá

4.2 Debate on democracy in Africa 

Student’s presentations based on the following readings: 

Chacha, Mwita. 2023. “Public attitudes toward external democracy promotion in Africa”. Democratization, 30(8): 1552-1581 

Etieyibo, Edwin. 2021. "The 'two democracies' and Africa's burden". African Studies, 79(4): 444-462 

Gyimah-Boadi, E. 2015. “Africa’s Waning Democratic Commitment”. Journal of Democracy, 26(1): 101-113 

Matlosa, Khabele. 2021. “Elections in Africa During Covid-19: The Tenuous Balance Between Democracy and Human Security”. Politikon, 48(2): 159-173 


4.1 Political parties and elections

24 Março 2026, 18:00 • Ana Lúcia Lopes de Sá

4. Democracy in Africa
4.1 Political parties and elections 
Political parties as relevant political actors.
Major trends in the study of elections in Africa.
Elections and democratization processes.

3.2 Constitutional and unconstitutional changes in power

17 Março 2026, 18:00 • Ana Lúcia Lopes de Sá

3.2 Constitutional and unconstitutional changes in power
Reinforcing authoritarianism through constitutional means.
Coup d’états: a focus on the Sahelian region.
Group work in class