《现代非洲研究杂志》提供了一份关于现代非洲政治和社会发展的季度调查。它的主要重点是非洲政治、经济、社会和国际关系的当前问题。它不仅适用于学生和学术专家，也适用于关注现代非洲的普通读者和实践者，无论是在非洲大陆内部还是外部生活和工作。编辑政策避免了对任何政治观点或意识形态的承诺，但旨在对有争议的问题进行公正的审查，以促进对当今非洲发生的事情的更深入了解。该杂志还包括一个非常宝贵的书评部分。
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.
