2.2 Political systems in Africa: a historical overview

18 Março 2025, 18:00 • Vasco Martins

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2.2 Political systems in Africa: a historical overview

State-building and post-colonial regimes: autocracies and democracies.

The notions of patrimonialism and neopatrimonialism.

2.1 The colonial state and the struggle for independence

11 Março 2025, 18:00 • Vasco Martins

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2.1 The colonial state and the struggle for independence  

 

Colonialism and the colonial state;

Fighting to end colonial rule: Pan-Africanism, nationalism and armed struggle. 

1.2 Africa's place in the global system: external interventions and institutions

18 Fevereiro 2025, 18:00 • Vasco Martins

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1.2 Africa's place in the global system: external interventions and institutions

  Narratives of hope and failure.

  Case-study: the genocide in Rwanda (1994) and its international implications.

1.1. Key concepts in the study of politics in Africa

11 Fevereiro 2025, 18:00 • Vasco Martins

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Presentation of the lecturer and students.

Presentation of the syllabus, learning outcomes and process of evaluation.

1. Studying African politics

1.1. Key concepts in the study of politics in Africa.

A brief overview.