Discover African Studies at Georgetown: Political Life
There are few aspects of contemporary African life as dynamic and pivotal as African politics. Citizens across the continent seek responsive and representative governments that can deliver on much-needed development goals and end conflicts. The study of African political life at Georgetown University is therefore focused on both formal politics such as political institutions, elections and political change, as well as informal and citizen-directed political activities in civil society organizations, activism of all kinds and even everyday engagement.
The study of African political life at Georgetown University is focused on both formal politics such as political institutions, elections and political change, as well as informal and citizen-directed political activities in civil society organizations.
Courses offered through the African Studies Program provide a broad overview of political themes and formal politics, as well as in-depth and comparative study of such topics as African Business and the State, Women and Politics in Africa, sub-regional studies in Race and Reconciliation in Southern Africa, and Peace and Conflict in the Horn of Africa. The faculty who teach these courses draw from extensive research on these topics in the regions of focus and maintain an active research agenda, including regular travel such as through the summer program in Tanzania.
