Afriche e Orienti", the leading Italian journal in African studies, is looking for contributions for a special issue on "social movements Africa" to be published in the second half of 2004. Articles are invited on topics that cover dynamics of mobilization and struggle for social rights, access to resources and social justice in the African continent under neoliberalism. The deadline for the submission of articles (not more than 6,000 words long) is 31 MARCH 2004. Submissions and abstracts should be sent to Franco Barchiesi ([email protected]).