《現(xiàn)代非洲研究雜志》提供了一份關(guān)于現(xiàn)代非洲政治和社會(huì)發(fā)展的季度調(diào)查。它的主要重點(diǎn)是非洲政治、經(jīng)濟(jì)、社會(huì)和國(guó)際關(guān)系的當(dāng)前問(wèn)題。它不僅適用于學(xué)生和學(xué)術(shù)專家，也適用于關(guān)注現(xiàn)代非洲的普通讀者和實(shí)踐者，無(wú)論是在非洲大陸內(nèi)部還是外部生活和工作。編輯政策避免了對(duì)任何政治觀點(diǎn)或意識(shí)形態(tài)的承諾，但旨在對(duì)有爭(zhēng)議的問(wèn)題進(jìn)行公正的審查，以促進(jìn)對(duì)當(dāng)今非洲發(fā)生的事情的更深入了解。該雜志還包括一個(gè)非常寶貴的書評(píng)部分。

The Journal of Modern African Studies offers a quarterly survey of developments in modern African politics and society. Its main emphasis is on current issues in African politics, economies, societies and international relations. It is intended not only for students and academic specialists, but also for general readers and practitioners with a concern for modern Africa, living and working both inside and outside the continent. Editorial policy avoids commitment to any political viewpoint or ideology, but aims at a fair examination of controversial issues in order to promote a deeper understanding of what is happening in Africa today. The journal also includes an invaluable book review section.