This journal focuses on political economy in Africa and the Global South, examining themes of decolonization, anti-imperialism, and resistance to global capitalist structures. Articles analyze the impact of natural resource extraction, foreign investment (particularly from China), and financialization on national sovereignty and local populations. The journal also explores the role of political movements, state policies, and social struggles in shaping post-colonial development and challenging dominant economic and political orders.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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DevelopmentQ2
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ2
Political Science and International RelationsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Area StudiesPolitical Science
Scopus Categories
DevelopmentGeography, Planning and DevelopmentPolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
International Development and AidAfrican history and culture studiesAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesAfrican history and culture analysisSouth African History and Culture