The Nordic Africa Institute is a knowledge centre focused on Africa. It is jointly financed by the governments of Finland, Iceland and Sweden.
'People won't stop using charcoal'
Climate change. In poor areas of Zambian capital Lusaka people are stuck with energy solutions that harm the environment, because clean alternatives are unaffordable.
Same institute – new look!
Communication. The Nordic Africa Institute is introducing a new graphic profile. The new logo – featuring the African continent visualised as semi-circle shapes – reflects the image of a modern, diverse and ever-changing Africa, says NAI Director Iina Soiri.
Personality before issues in Nigeria
Elections. “Political power is very much centralised in Nigeria. That´s why everyone strives to be close to the winning candidate in the presidential election. This survivalist strategy has gained prominence. In addition, recent electioneering has focused less...
Growing interest in environmental issues in North Africa
Activism. Popular environmental movements, often based online, are also raising economic and social justice issues. According to NAI guest researcher Aziza Moneer, opinion in North Africa is hardening against a one-sided focus on economic growth.
Crisis could strengthen Mnangagwa’s hold on power
Zimbabwe protests. The current crisis in Zimbabwe may play into the hands of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and strengthen his position within the ruling Zanu-PF party, according to Obert Hodzi, Zimbabwean scholar and former guest researcher at The Nordic Africa...
10 reasons to keep your eyes on Africa in 2019
Key topics. A trade deal in Kigali, a tarnished victory in Harare, and rocket-speed reforms in Addis made global headlines in 2018. But what’s on the plate for 2019? We list ten issues to keep track of in the year to come.
Award-winning Yearbook
Publications. Another milestone has been reached in the Africa Yearbook project, with volume 14 for 2017. The award-winning publication provides an annual overview for each country south of the Sahara.
Weak opposition and low expectations reduce risk of protests
DRC elections. "Polls shows that people intend to vote despite low expectations that the elections will be free and fair", says researcher Maria Eriksson Baaz.
Quotas – a step forward but not enough
Gender and politics. Affirmative action could help Ghana on the fast track to gender-balanced political representation. But according to researcher Diana Højlund Madsen, it has to be combined with other measures.
As the Senior Researcher on Climate Change and Sustainable Development you will lead academic activities and other engagements including proposal writing, seminar, workshops, and policy dialogues. Apply now, closing date for applications are 28 February 2019.
International conference on Engendering Access to Justice for Development in Sub Saharan Africa, Cape Town, 28-29 October. Closing date for abstracts 30 April.
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13 Feb 2019, Bistandsaktuelt.no - Samtal om oroligheter i Zimbabwe i stöpet
9 Feb 2019, Aftonbladet.se - Afrikas framtid: Klassresa – eller utresa?
31 Jan 2019, Arbetet - Africa: Berlin Museum Stirs Debate With Plans for Colonial-Era Remembrance Room
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- Valg i Nigeria: To menn fra den gamle politiske eliten kjemper om ungdommens stemmer
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