Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the International African Institute, hosted at SOAS University of London, the owners of the book series of the same name.
African Arguments is a pan-African online platform dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, investigative journalism, and diverse perspectives on issues shaping the African continent. With a focus on nuance, context, and amplifying African voices, the platform covers a wide range of topics including politics, economics, gender, the environment, culture, and social affairs.
The platform's primary audience comprises Africans from across the continent and the diaspora, as well as an international readership interested in African affairs. African Arguments stands out by ensuring that 80-90% of its content is authored by writers of African descent, reflecting its commitment to promoting African narratives and viewpoints.
African Arguments goes beyond breaking news by examining major events through the lens of expert commentary, offering insights into evolving stories, legal and policy developments, and government announcements. The platform also serves as a space for opinion editorials, fostering critical discourse on pertinent issues affecting the continent.
Through its online presence and blog format, African Arguments provides a unique platform for in-depth analysis, investigative reporting, and diverse perspectives on African affairs, catering to readers seeking a nuanced understanding of the continent's complexities.