Politics & Economy

Rethinking International Development in the post-war era: A lesson.
Africa in the Cold War, an excellent overview of key texts and core developments of this era.
Modern Africa: Unit Plan and Lesson Excerpts Created by high school teacher Rachel Otty, this resource frames students’ understanding of how they should consider the study of Africa. Students will spend a week studying economic issues, specifically the debate surrounding international economic aid.
What Can Outsiders Do? Madeline Uraneck wrote this letter from Lesotho where she serves as a teacher coach. Until recently Madeline was a key leader and official in global education for the state of Wisconsin. Here she leads again, this time with a provocative message on helping Africa.
Meeting of the Minds Lesson: A lesson which centers the lives of African leaders of decolonization. Students take on their roles and think about how they would bring their lens to solve African challenges. Extend this lesson by bringing their lens to solve global challenges as well!

Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony: Highlighting Music in the Fight against Apartheid
Created by high school teacher Byrce Mattie, this film guide is a perfect supplement to add context and nuance to a discussion about apartheid and recent South African history while viewing Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony. (Film Guide)
The US Responds to Apartheid (Curriculum)
Pray the Devil Back to Hell: A Women’s Peace Movement in Liberia
Created by high school teacher Frank Swoboda, this film guide focuses on comparative topics like the causes and effects of war and conflict, responses to oppression and violence, nonviolent protest and civil disobedience, human rights, women’s participation in society, and peace-building and peacekeeping.
Teaching About Nelson Mandela

African Democracy Simulation Activity
In this simulation, students will study the politics around an upcoming election in the fictional African country of Mambia. In different groups, students will study the perspectives of and represent one of seven community organizations in a national meeting. In this meeting, students must develop collective goals for Mambia’s civil society for responding to the growing authoritarianism of the incumbent leader, President Jones. This innovative and engaging lesson plan includes procedures, readings, and handouts.

Africa is A Country. Africa Is a Country is a site of opinion, analysis, and new writing. It was founded by Sean Jacobs in 2009. It features incisive writings and analyses from prominent scholars.
The Africa Policy Journal (APJ) at the Havard Kennedy School
The APJ is an HKS student-run publication that discusses policy and current affairs relating to African governance, law, education, business, health, design, and culture. In addition to articles, they regularly post interviews with distinguished African leaders who speak at HKS events.
Pambazuka News
All-Africa.com News from African newspapers and magazines.