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

This week's discussion is 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