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The JAE is the only accredited journal that is devoted entirely to African elections. We welcome scholarly papers on any aspect of elections in Africa, be it an empirical analysis or a theoretical piece. We also consider quality opinion pieces and book reviews by experts with an interest in African elections.
The journal is published twice a year and is distributed in Africa and beyond. It is available for in electronic format and for a small fee for the print version. The JAE is dedicated to building a shared knowledge culture in Africa. The journal’s Creative Commons licence is CC BY 4.0. Authors retain copyright over their papers.
Founded in 2002 and run by the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA), the JAE seeks to engage scholars and practitioners in the field of elections in Africa. All submissions that meet the initial screening criteria are double-blind peer-reviewed, and the review results are communicated to the author. Our expert editors work with authors to ensure a high academic standard. We currently publish only in English but hope to cater for French in the future.
EISA co-ordinates the administrative side of the journal regarding its funding and budget, production, marketing, timelines, distribution, and listings on scholarly databases. The JAE’s editorial board has full editorial independence and comprises academic experts in relevant fields in Africa and beyond.