Bill Emmott, former editor of The Economist and Visiting Fellow of Practice at the Blavatnik School of Government, will chair a series of Thursday discussions with students, faculty and experts about hot topics in current affairs.

This week's discussion will be about "Democracy in Africa": the progress of democratic institutions and development in sub-Saharan Africa, linked to the recent standoff and then transition in Gambia.

Speakers:

• David Pilling, Africa editor of the Financial Times
• Kuukuwa Manful, Social Media Strategist for Ghana Decides
• Adedotun Eyinade, MPP student

This event is free and open to the public. To attend, please register here.

The event will be streamed live and recorded on the Blavatnik School of Government YouTube channel.