Ifriqiya - Africa Research and Analysis

Ifriqiya is published alternately in Hebrew and English, on a monthly basis. It provides both a historical and contemporary analysis on various issues, and covers topics relating to African history, culture, religions, politics, economics, and more. It is edited by Dr. Irit Back, the Head of Africa Studies at the MDC.

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Ifriqiya: Preparing for the Day After Mugabe

Date

May 23, 2016

In this issue of Ifriqiya, Noa Levy analyzes the change in the political and civil dynamics of Zimbabe. In Hebrew.

Ifriqiya: Italy and its former colonies: Recent developments through a historical perspective

Date

April 18, 2016

In this issue of Ifriqiya, Francesco Tirelli examines Italy's historical and present relationship with its former colonies in Africa.

Ifriqiya: Social, Economic, and Legal Aspects of Qat Consumption in Ethiopia and the West

Date

March 22, 2016

Doctoral Candidate Moran Levanoni analyzes the widespread phenomenon of qat consumption in Ethiopia. In Hebrew.

Ifriqiya: Political Role of Dams in Developing Countries: Ethiopia as a Case Study

Date

February 22, 2016

Yanai Brenner analyzes the politics of water in Ethiopia, and the role that water plays in African regional politics.

Ifriqiya: The Chinese-Africa Connection - Neo-Colonialism or Mutual Cooperation

Date

January 24, 2016

Junior researcher Adi Kraut-Adler examines the dramatic role that China has had in development efforts within Africa. In Hebrew.

Ifriqiya: (Re)Searching the Middle Class in Nairobi: Insights from an Interdisciplinary Workshop

Date

December 22, 2015

Guest contributors Dr. Yonatan N. Gez, Dr. Johannes M. Waldmueller, and Dr. Anthony Boanada-Fuchs analyze the recent workshop that examined the status of the Kenyan middle class - a country where approximately 44.9% of citizens qualify as such.