African Journals Initiative
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Pluto Journals and African Books Collective are pleased to announce the launch of the ‘African Journals Initiative’.
Internationalising African social science & humanities journals.
Internationalising African social science & humanities journals.
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Our October newsletter celebrates Nigeria's independence by showcasing the Ibadan Journal of Sociology, highlighting its achievements since joining the initiative and featuring a word from the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Ọláyínká Àkànle.
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October 1, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Our October newsletter celebrates Nigeria's independence by showcasing the Ibadan Journal of Sociology, highlighting its achievements since joining the initiative and featuring a word from the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Ọláyínká Àkànle.
Read more here: mailchi.mp/f1b15d3e622a...
Read more here: mailchi.mp/f1b15d3e622a...
Our October newsletter celebrates Nigeria's independence by showcasing the Ibadan Journal of Sociology, highlighting its achievements since joining the initiative and featuring a word from the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Ọláyínká Àkànle.
Read more here: mailchi.mp/f1b15d3e622a...
Read more here: mailchi.mp/f1b15d3e622a...
October 1, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Our October newsletter celebrates Nigeria's independence by showcasing the Ibadan Journal of Sociology, highlighting its achievements since joining the initiative and featuring a word from the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Ọláyínká Àkànle.
Read more here: mailchi.mp/f1b15d3e622a...
Read more here: mailchi.mp/f1b15d3e622a...
We invite eligible journals to apply to be part of the 2027 cohort: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
September 14, 2026 at 8:09 AM
We invite eligible journals to apply to be part of the 2027 cohort: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
As we look to partner with new journals for the 2027 cohort, we reflect on the partnership with current journals, speaking to their editor-in-chiefs to capture their experiences. Today, we spotlight Prof. Ọláyínká Àkànle, Editor-in-Chief of the Ibadan Journal of Sociology.
September 14, 2026 at 8:09 AM
As we look to partner with new journals for the 2027 cohort, we reflect on the partnership with current journals, speaking to their editor-in-chiefs to capture their experiences. Today, we spotlight Prof. Ọláyínká Àkànle, Editor-in-Chief of the Ibadan Journal of Sociology.
📣The African Journals Initiative September Newsletter is now live📣
In this issue, we introduce our newest Advisory Board member, share the submission requirements for the 2027 Journal Cohort, and discuss the new Map of Africa.
Discover more here: www.plutojournals.com/2027-call-fo...
In this issue, we introduce our newest Advisory Board member, share the submission requirements for the 2027 Journal Cohort, and discuss the new Map of Africa.
Discover more here: www.plutojournals.com/2027-call-fo...
September 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM
📣The African Journals Initiative September Newsletter is now live📣
In this issue, we introduce our newest Advisory Board member, share the submission requirements for the 2027 Journal Cohort, and discuss the new Map of Africa.
Discover more here: www.plutojournals.com/2027-call-fo...
In this issue, we introduce our newest Advisory Board member, share the submission requirements for the 2027 Journal Cohort, and discuss the new Map of Africa.
Discover more here: www.plutojournals.com/2027-call-fo...
As Dr. Jama Jama Musse of Dhaxalreeb notes, joining the first cohort of the AJI represents a significant step in strengthening our collective pursuit of co-created knowledge.
Apply👇🏿👇🏿
Apply👇🏿👇🏿
📣Call for Applications📣
We are inviting social science and humanities journals published on the African continent to apply to join our 2027 cohort.
Apply: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
We are inviting social science and humanities journals published on the African continent to apply to join our 2027 cohort.
Apply: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
August 31, 2026 at 8:59 AM
As Dr. Jama Jama Musse of Dhaxalreeb notes, joining the first cohort of the AJI represents a significant step in strengthening our collective pursuit of co-created knowledge.
Apply👇🏿👇🏿
Apply👇🏿👇🏿
📣Call for Applications📣
We are inviting social science and humanities journals published on the African continent to apply to join our 2027 cohort.
Apply: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
We are inviting social science and humanities journals published on the African continent to apply to join our 2027 cohort.
Apply: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
August 31, 2026 at 8:59 AM
📣Call for Applications📣
We are inviting social science and humanities journals published on the African continent to apply to join our 2027 cohort.
Apply: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
We are inviting social science and humanities journals published on the African continent to apply to join our 2027 cohort.
Apply: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
📣CALL FOR PAPERS📣
The Ibadan Journal of Sociology invites original, unpublished scholarly articles, reviews, and policy papers in Sociology, Anthropology, and related disciplines.
Deadline: 30 November 2026
More on the journal here: www.plutojournals.com/ibadan-journ...
The Ibadan Journal of Sociology invites original, unpublished scholarly articles, reviews, and policy papers in Sociology, Anthropology, and related disciplines.
Deadline: 30 November 2026
More on the journal here: www.plutojournals.com/ibadan-journ...
August 21, 2026 at 6:04 AM
📣CALL FOR PAPERS📣
The Ibadan Journal of Sociology invites original, unpublished scholarly articles, reviews, and policy papers in Sociology, Anthropology, and related disciplines.
Deadline: 30 November 2026
More on the journal here: www.plutojournals.com/ibadan-journ...
The Ibadan Journal of Sociology invites original, unpublished scholarly articles, reviews, and policy papers in Sociology, Anthropology, and related disciplines.
Deadline: 30 November 2026
More on the journal here: www.plutojournals.com/ibadan-journ...
🔊The August Newsletter is live!🔊
Read all about Bakwethu's new issue and how it relates to the Pan-African Women's Day, as well as Ibadan Journal of Sociology being accepted for indexing in DOAJ!
Read more here: www.plutojournals.com/pan-african-...
Read all about Bakwethu's new issue and how it relates to the Pan-African Women's Day, as well as Ibadan Journal of Sociology being accepted for indexing in DOAJ!
Read more here: www.plutojournals.com/pan-african-...
August 20, 2026 at 5:12 AM
🔊The August Newsletter is live!🔊
Read all about Bakwethu's new issue and how it relates to the Pan-African Women's Day, as well as Ibadan Journal of Sociology being accepted for indexing in DOAJ!
Read more here: www.plutojournals.com/pan-african-...
Read all about Bakwethu's new issue and how it relates to the Pan-African Women's Day, as well as Ibadan Journal of Sociology being accepted for indexing in DOAJ!
Read more here: www.plutojournals.com/pan-african-...
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Take a look at the many other community-led, non-commercial and institutionally-based open access publishers and initiatives we support 👇
Supporting the wider open research ecosystem
The University of York Library proudly supports a range of initiatives, tools and infrastructure services which are helping to facilitate the shift towards a culture of open research practice.
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August 13, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Take a look at the many other community-led, non-commercial and institutionally-based open access publishers and initiatives we support 👇
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Pleased to announce that @uoylibrary.bsky.social is supporting @pluto-journals.bsky.social, a not-for-profit, diamond open access publisher of 20 titles in the social sciences 💎 🔓 📚
As part of our membership, we're also supporting all 12 OA titles in the @african-journals.bsky.social collection 🌍 👇
As part of our membership, we're also supporting all 12 OA titles in the @african-journals.bsky.social collection 🌍 👇
African Journals Initiative - Pluto Journals
Working with a growing community of no-fee (‘diamond’) Open Access (OA) social science and humanities journals based in African universities.
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August 13, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Pleased to announce that @uoylibrary.bsky.social is supporting @pluto-journals.bsky.social, a not-for-profit, diamond open access publisher of 20 titles in the social sciences 💎 🔓 📚
As part of our membership, we're also supporting all 12 OA titles in the @african-journals.bsky.social collection 🌍 👇
As part of our membership, we're also supporting all 12 OA titles in the @african-journals.bsky.social collection 🌍 👇
The July newsletter spotlights new issues from the Ibadan Journal of Sociology and Zamani. Both feature timely articles that offer valuable insights into the social, political, and historical realities of their respective countries.
Read the full issue here: www.plutojournals.com/mandela-day-...
Read the full issue here: www.plutojournals.com/mandela-day-...
July 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM
The July newsletter spotlights new issues from the Ibadan Journal of Sociology and Zamani. Both feature timely articles that offer valuable insights into the social, political, and historical realities of their respective countries.
Read the full issue here: www.plutojournals.com/mandela-day-...
Read the full issue here: www.plutojournals.com/mandela-day-...
📢 Call for Journals
We invite social science and humanities journals published on the African continent to join a growing network committed to increasing the visibility, accessibility and impact of African scholarship.
Apply today: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
We invite social science and humanities journals published on the African continent to join a growing network committed to increasing the visibility, accessibility and impact of African scholarship.
Apply today: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
July 24, 2026 at 7:05 AM
📢 Call for Journals
We invite social science and humanities journals published on the African continent to join a growing network committed to increasing the visibility, accessibility and impact of African scholarship.
Apply today: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
We invite social science and humanities journals published on the African continent to join a growing network committed to increasing the visibility, accessibility and impact of African scholarship.
Apply today: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
The African Journals Initiative July newsletter is OUT now!
The issue reflects on the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela while celebrating new scholarship from Botswana. Read the full issue here : www.plutojournals.com/mandela-day-...
The issue reflects on the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela while celebrating new scholarship from Botswana. Read the full issue here : www.plutojournals.com/mandela-day-...
July 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM
The African Journals Initiative July newsletter is OUT now!
The issue reflects on the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela while celebrating new scholarship from Botswana. Read the full issue here : www.plutojournals.com/mandela-day-...
The issue reflects on the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela while celebrating new scholarship from Botswana. Read the full issue here : www.plutojournals.com/mandela-day-...
Our 2027 Journal Call Out is featured in
@writingafrica.bsky.social 's June callouts. Explore the opportunity and submit your application.
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@writingafrica.bsky.social 's June callouts. Explore the opportunity and submit your application.
www.writingafrica.com/opportunitie...
Opportunities For Writers And Poets For June 2026
In our ongoing series, we share opportunities for those who wish to submit work in June 2026, whether it be poetry, prose, or other related arts.
www.writingafrica.com
June 23, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Our 2027 Journal Call Out is featured in
@writingafrica.bsky.social 's June callouts. Explore the opportunity and submit your application.
www.writingafrica.com/opportunitie...
@writingafrica.bsky.social 's June callouts. Explore the opportunity and submit your application.
www.writingafrica.com/opportunitie...
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Opportunities For Writers And Poets For June 2026.
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Opportunities For Writers And Poets For June 2026
In our ongoing series, we share opportunities for those who wish to submit work in June 2026, whether it be poetry, prose, or other related arts.
www.writingafrica.com
June 1, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Opportunities For Writers And Poets For June 2026.
www.writingafrica.com/opportunitie...
www.writingafrica.com/opportunitie...
Call for New Journals
We are looking to partner with no-fee (‘diamond’) Open Access (OA) social science and humanities journals based in African universities. We currently have ten active journals across the African continent.
Apply here: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
We are looking to partner with no-fee (‘diamond’) Open Access (OA) social science and humanities journals based in African universities. We currently have ten active journals across the African continent.
Apply here: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
June 22, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Call for New Journals
We are looking to partner with no-fee (‘diamond’) Open Access (OA) social science and humanities journals based in African universities. We currently have ten active journals across the African continent.
Apply here: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
We are looking to partner with no-fee (‘diamond’) Open Access (OA) social science and humanities journals based in African universities. We currently have ten active journals across the African continent.
Apply here: africanbookscollective.com/african-jour...
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Dr Jama Musse Jama Editor in Chief of Dhaxalreeb examines the African Border Paradox. Dhaxalreeb aims to enhance the existing body of literature while also addressing issues relevant to the African continent, in particular the Horn of Africa, as a channel for innovative and impactful research.
In The African Border Paradox – A Necessary Curse or a Missed Benediction?, Dr Jama Musse Jama examines the legacy of the Scramble for Africa & the enduring impact of colonial borders on African identity, governance, and continental imagination.
Happy Africa Day 2026
Happy Africa Day 2026
June 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Dr Jama Musse Jama Editor in Chief of Dhaxalreeb examines the African Border Paradox. Dhaxalreeb aims to enhance the existing body of literature while also addressing issues relevant to the African continent, in particular the Horn of Africa, as a channel for innovative and impactful research.
Our June newsletter is out now!
This issue features Dr. Jama Jama Musse ’s article titled "The African Border Paradox – A Necessary Curse or a Missed Benediction?", alongside the full issue of Dhaxalreeb where the article first appeared.
Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/AJIJune_2026
This issue features Dr. Jama Jama Musse ’s article titled "The African Border Paradox – A Necessary Curse or a Missed Benediction?", alongside the full issue of Dhaxalreeb where the article first appeared.
Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/AJIJune_2026
June 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Our June newsletter is out now!
This issue features Dr. Jama Jama Musse ’s article titled "The African Border Paradox – A Necessary Curse or a Missed Benediction?", alongside the full issue of Dhaxalreeb where the article first appeared.
Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/AJIJune_2026
This issue features Dr. Jama Jama Musse ’s article titled "The African Border Paradox – A Necessary Curse or a Missed Benediction?", alongside the full issue of Dhaxalreeb where the article first appeared.
Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/AJIJune_2026
As we celebrate Africa Day, this article invites us to imagine an Africa connected beyond borders through solidarity, collaboration, culture, and shared futures.
Read article here:
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Read article here:
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May 25, 2026 at 9:24 AM
As we celebrate Africa Day, this article invites us to imagine an Africa connected beyond borders through solidarity, collaboration, culture, and shared futures.
Read article here:
www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...
Read article here:
www.scienceopen.com/hosted-docum...
In The African Border Paradox – A Necessary Curse or a Missed Benediction?, Dr Jama Musse Jama examines the legacy of the Scramble for Africa & the enduring impact of colonial borders on African identity, governance, and continental imagination.
Happy Africa Day 2026
Happy Africa Day 2026
May 25, 2026 at 9:23 AM
In The African Border Paradox – A Necessary Curse or a Missed Benediction?, Dr Jama Musse Jama examines the legacy of the Scramble for Africa & the enduring impact of colonial borders on African identity, governance, and continental imagination.
Happy Africa Day 2026
Happy Africa Day 2026
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The African Journals Initiative, established by Pluto Journals & the African Books Collective, works with social science & humanities journals based in African universities & research institutions to support their growth as community, diamond open access titles on ScienceOpen and JSTOR Daily
Explore the latest issue of the African Journals Initiative newsletter, featuring news on the 2026 journal launches of Bakwethu: A Journal of Shakespeare Studies and the African Journal of Bioethics.
Discover more here: mailchi.mp/2d0211d13f0b...
Discover more here: mailchi.mp/2d0211d13f0b...
May 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
The African Journals Initiative, established by Pluto Journals & the African Books Collective, works with social science & humanities journals based in African universities & research institutions to support their growth as community, diamond open access titles on ScienceOpen and JSTOR Daily
Reposted by African Journals Initiative
Explore the latest issue of the African Journals Initiative newsletter, featuring news on the 2026 journal launches of Bakwethu: A Journal of Shakespeare Studies and the African Journal of Bioethics.
Discover more here: mailchi.mp/2d0211d13f0b...
Discover more here: mailchi.mp/2d0211d13f0b...
May 7, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Explore the latest issue of the African Journals Initiative newsletter, featuring news on the 2026 journal launches of Bakwethu: A Journal of Shakespeare Studies and the African Journal of Bioethics.
Discover more here: mailchi.mp/2d0211d13f0b...
Discover more here: mailchi.mp/2d0211d13f0b...
Explore the latest issue of the African Journals Initiative newsletter, featuring news on the 2026 journal launches of Bakwethu: A Journal of Shakespeare Studies and the African Journal of Bioethics.
Discover more here: mailchi.mp/2d0211d13f0b...
Discover more here: mailchi.mp/2d0211d13f0b...
May 7, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Explore the latest issue of the African Journals Initiative newsletter, featuring news on the 2026 journal launches of Bakwethu: A Journal of Shakespeare Studies and the African Journal of Bioethics.
Discover more here: mailchi.mp/2d0211d13f0b...
Discover more here: mailchi.mp/2d0211d13f0b...
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May 4, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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