Geopolitics
Africa in the post-2025 global realignment
March 202612-minute read
- Canada–Africa Think Tank
Reflecting on contemporary Africa,
building bridges with Canada.
The Institute for the Study of Contemporary Dynamics of the State and Societies in Africa combines research, culture and international cooperation to give a voice to an influential, creative and sovereign Africa.
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Publications
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Membres & alliés
50 ans
De mémoire 1976
Flagship projects
Two projects, one continental vision
Ambitious initiatives that bring together remembrance, research and international cooperation.
Policy notes
The Journal of African Analysis
Short, rigorous essays written by our researchers and visiting researchers.
Economy
Monetary sovereignty: rethinking Africa’s financial architectures
February 20269-minute read
Culture
Cultural property restitution: a new chapter begins
January 20267-minute read
Our activities
Six programme pillars
An institutional framework designed to deliver impact, rigour and international influence.
Research & Strategic Analysis
Research and policy briefs on contemporary African dynamics.
Culture & the arts
Showcasing African creativity through festivals, events and residencies.
Inclusion & social cohesion
Initiatives in support of diasporas, young people and pluralistic societies.
Africa–Canada Cooperation
To build institutional, economic and academic bridges between the two continents.
Leadership & innovation sociale
Supporting emerging leaders who are transforming their local areas.
Environment & transition
Envisioning a just and sustainable transition rooted in African realities.
Festival
The Africa Festival: a continental event
Music, film, literature, critical thought. Each edition brings together the most vibrant voices from Africa and its diasporas for an open, sensitive and thought-provoking dialogue.
News
What drives the institute
Official launch of the Festival of Africa — 2026 edition
IDÉES-AFRIQUE signs a partnership agreement with the University of Montreal
Publication of the REMCA report on student mobility
Round-table discussion in Ottawa: 50 years after the 1976 boycott
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