Welcome to the Oxford African Governance Forum, an academic platform where governance practitioners and scholars converge to advance thought leadership on Africa’s governance landscape. Our mission is to bridge theory and practice by fostering rigorous dialogue, sharing practical insights, and generating evidence-based solutions to the continent’s most pressing governance challenges. Through curated events, speaker series, and collaborative exchanges, we aim to cultivate informed, actionable strategies that strengthen institutions and promote accountable leadership across Africa.
Join the OAGF - Applications Open
20 November – 10 December 2025
The Oxford African Governance Forum is now open to applications from the broader Oxford community. We are currently looking for logistical coordinators and seminar brief writers. To learn more about the aforementioned roles, or to apply, please use the link below. If you are capable of participating in a capacity other than those listed, please reach out directly to ryan@aipcouncil.com.
The Michaelmas 2025 Conference Series
The Michaelmas 2025 seminar series was once again crowned by resounding success, delivering four high-level conferences.
05 November - De-risking and Driving Capital: EU–Africa Dialogue on Financing Africa’s Investment Gap featuring H.E Javier Niño Petez (EU Ambassador to the African Union) and Hon. Mohammed Sani Musa (Chair of Nigeria’s Senate Finance Committee)
10 November - Harnessing Africa's Energy Potential: Petroleum, Power, and the Rise of Export States featuring Mr NJ Ayuk (Chairman of the African Energy Chamber) and HE Nimisha Madhvani (High Commissioner of Uganda to the United Kingdom)
19 November - Book Presentation: Public Policy and Agent Interests featuring Hon. Shamsuddeen Usman (Fmr. Minister of Finance and National Planning, Nigeria), Dr Andrew Nevin (Chief Economist at PwC Nigeria), and Dr Stefan Dercon (Fmr. Chief Economist at the Department for International Development)
20 November - Between Destruction and Hope: Understanding Sudan's War and the Imperative of Reconstruction featuring H.E. Babikir Elamin (Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the United Kingdom)
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for the Hillary 2026 Seminar Series
Past OAGF Speakers
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The Trinity 2025 Series brought together a number of experienced policymakers to tackle the continent's most pressing questions of governance, culminating in three major events: War in the Congo, Rebels and Ressources; ECOWAS, 50 Years of Regional Integration in West Africa; and Reforms to Returns, Modernising Rwanda's Business Climate.
