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About Stephen Ellis

Stephen Ellis is Desmond Tutu professor in the social sciences at the Free University Amsterdam, and a senior researcher at the African Studies Centre, University of Leiden. He is the author of Season of Rains: Africa in the World (C Hurst, 2011)

His previous books include [with Solofo Randrianja] Madagascar: A Short History (C Hurst, 2009) and [with Gerrie ter Haar] Worlds of Power: Religious Thought and Political Practice in Africa (C Hurst, 2004). His articles include "West Africa's International Drug Trade" (African Affairs, 108/431, 2009)

Articles by Stephen Ellis

Tuesday 4th October

South Africa’s future: the Malema factor

Stephen Ellis, 4 October 2011
The rise of the controversial populist Julius Malema is shaking the ruling African National Congress, says Stephen Ellis.
Monday 25th July

Mandela, communism, and South Africa

Stephen Ellis, 25 July 2011
The documentary evidence of Nelson Mandela’s membership of the South African Communist Party can contribute to a more truthful assessment of the country’s modern history, says the scholar who uncovered it, Stephen Ellis.
Tuesday 24th May

Africa: progress and risk

Stephen Ellis, 24 May 2011
Africa’s economic dynamism is echoed in a radical shift of perception about the continent’s prospects. But these realities in turn are creating tough new tests for all involved, says Stephen Ellis.
Wednesday 14th April

The Sahara's new cargo: drugs and radicalism

Stephen Ellis, 14 April 2010
A fusion of illicit money-making and radical politics is turning the big empty spaces of the western half of the Sahara into a profound security challenge, says Stephen Ellis.
Monday 23rd March

Madagascar: roots of turmoil

Stephen Ellis, 23 March 2009
The coup that ousted an elected president reflects tensions rooted in colonial history
Wednesday 9th June

Darfur: countdown to catastrophe

Stephen Ellis, 9 June 2004
The world must see beyond the peace agreement between north and south in Sudan to the terrible tragedy unfolding in the country’s western Darfur region, says the International Crisis Group’s Africa specialist.
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