《現代非洲研究雜志》提供了一份關于現代非洲政治和社會發展的季度調查。它的主要重點是非洲政治、經濟、社會和國際關系的當前問題。它不僅適用于學生和學術專家，也適用于關注現代非洲的普通讀者和實踐者，無論是在非洲大陸內部還是外部生活和工作。編輯政策避免了對任何政治觀點或意識形態的承諾，但旨在對有爭議的問題進行公正的審查，以促進對當今非洲發生的事情的更深入了解。該雜志還包括一個非常寶貴的書評部分。

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.