The Brazilian Journal of African Studies (RBEA) is celebrating its upgrade to the Qualis CAPES A3This new stratum recognises the journal's academic rigour, editorial consistency, and growing scientific impact within the fields of International Relations and African Studies.

Affiliated with the Brazilian Centre for African Studies (CEBRAFRICA/UFRGS), the RBEA is a biannual, digital, and bilingual (Portuguese and English) publication. The journal has established itself as an essential space for debate on foreign policy, security, defence, political systems, and economic development across the African continent, alongside analysing Brazil's geopolitical role and its cooperation with African nations.

Call for Submissions

Building upon this milestone of excellence, the RBEA announces that its submission aberto o ano todo. process remains open year-round. Researchers are invited to submit original scientific or review articles in Portuguese, English, or Spanish.

• Requirement: The minimum qualification required is a PhD. In the case of co-authorship, the PhD holder must be listed as the lead author.
• Guidelines: Submissions must follow the Guidelines for Authors available on the journal's portal.

Service:

• Submissions and Information: seer.ufrgs.br/rbea/
• Contact: rbea.fce@ufrgs.br

Text: Dr Rafaela Pinto Serpa

Review: Eduarda Magagnin De Conto, Master's Candidate