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The Africa Research Group provides a hub for staff and students engaged in Africanist research within the War Studies Group, King's College London.

The Africa Research Group brings together staff and research students within the Department of War Studies working on a variety of themes but united by their regional focus on the African continent. The group is co-chaired by Dr Kieran Mitton and Dr Georgina Holmes. Through its activities, the Group creates a forum for dialogue and debate for both scholars and practitioners wishing to exchange ideas and expertise in the field of African affairs. It also supports the development of postgraduate research by providing a space for discussion of works in progress. In addition to ad hoc meetings formulated around members’ research activities, the Group runs two seminar series: ‘Africa in the News’ lunchtime discussions and an evening seminar programme with guest speakers. The group also operates a mailing list to share information about African studies events with interested parties.

27/02/2026

Join us - Friday 6th March

Please join us for an expert discussion about research on and in Africa.

25/02/2026

Join us for this expert panel event critically reflecting on approaches to research in, and on, Africa.

28/02/2024

What kind of doctoral research on, in and with Africa takes place at King’s College London? How do our students critically reflect on the benefits and challenges of research in the continent?

As part of Africa Week 2024, The Africa Research Group hosts an annual PhD forum to answer these questions and more with a showcase of some of the latest PhD work on Africa from across the College.

The event takes place in person and features presentations by King' students from various departments and academic disciplines. They will introduce their PhD research – from the early stages to near completion – with the opportunity for feedback and interaction with the audience.

This event is free and open to all

What kind of doctoral research on, in and with Africa takes place at King’s College London?

28/02/2024

We're delighted to invite you to a series of online and in-person events hosted by King's as part of our annual Africa Week, co-hosted by the Africa Research Group in the Department of War Studies, and the African Leadership Centre, School of Global Affairs.
The week is an opportunity to hear from African scholars, leaders and thinkers, as well as a chance to highlight King’s College London’s research collaboration with African institutions and colleagues.

Join us from 4 - 8 March to discuss this year’s theme of "Owning agency: Africa’s future and evolving path in the world."

Africa Week is an annual celebration of research, education and outreach activities on Africa. It brings together academics, researchers and students from across King's – and offers the opportunity to hear from African scholars, leaders and thinkers.

29/11/2023

There's still time to register for our event tomorrow - Youth Gangs in Urban Africa: Research Findings and Implications
30 November 2023, 12:30 to 14:00

Chair: Katy Thornton, King’s College London

Panellists:
Prof Ibrahim Abdullah, Fourah Bay College
Dr Guy Lamb, University of Stellenbosch
Dr Kieran Mitton, King’s College London
Prof Ayodeji Olukoju, University of Lagos

More details and tickets:

This discussion will showcase research based on recent fieldwork in Cape Town, Lagos, and Freetown.

25/10/2023

States of Crisis? Contemporary West African Politics
Fri 27 Oct 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM BST
Room K1.28, King’s Building, WC2R 2LS

Following recent coups in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, and contested claims of vote rigging in Nigerian and Sierra Leonean elections, there is a growing sense that West Africa has entered a new phase of so-called ‘democratic backsliding’ and political instability. In this panel event, three highly experienced experts offer reflections on recent developments and apparent trends in the region, providing insight into local contexts and broader implications.

To what extent are impressions of failing democracy accurate? What are the implications for the regional bloc ECOWAS, which has warned of military action but so far proven unable to impose its will? And internationally, where does the apparent withering of French influence, or the growth of Russian presence, fit into the story? This panel event provides an opportunity for informed discussion on these pressing issues, and will include Q&A with the audience.

Speakers

Professor Alex Vines - Head of Africa Programme at Chatham House
Dr Pascal Carlucci - Former Advisor for EUCAP Sahel-Niger
Dr Folahanmi Aina - SOAS
Dr Maja Bovcon - Verisk Maplecroft

Chair: Dr Flavia Gasbarri, Senior Lecturer in War Studies Education
Discussant: Dr Kieran Mitton, Reader in Conflict, Security and Development

Following recent coups in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, and contested claims of vote rigging in Nigerian and Sierra Leonean el...

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