Abstract: This call for papers from Cahiers d'histoire. Revue d'histoire critique focuses on left-wing activism in Africa, particularly that which can be considered as revolutionary, underpinned by anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism, from the 1960s, with access to independence, to the 1990s, with the implementation of a multi-party system and the imposition of structural adjustment policies. The aim is to shed light on histories that are often overlooked in academic literature, because they were often lived underground, during the long periods when post-colonial states prohibited multipartyism de facto or de jure. Priority will therefore be given to studies that provide new elements or develop an innovative approach to existing knowledge, whether in contemporary African political history or Africanist political science.
Practical details:
a) Send an abstract ranging from 400 to 600 words by February 15, 2025 (preferably in French), together with a brief CV and a bibliographical selection that will enable you to situate the author's field(s) of specialization. Please send this to both email adresses : martinmourre@hotmail.com and bianchini@gmx.fr
b) The selection of draft articles will take place during the second half of February.
c) Articles must be completed by July 15, for an issue to be published in early 2026.
The review publishes articles in French; English versions are accepted but will be later translated for publication in French.