Speaker
Jeremias Zunguze, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Ethnic & Gender Studies – California State University, Monterey Bay
Friday, April 26, 2024
Overview
Since independence in the 1950s, the beginning of African independence, the continent has witnessed more than two hundred military coups, dictators and democratically-elected leaders overthrown, and democracy brought to a halt. Since 2020 alone there have been 16 attempted or successful coups in West and Central Africa. While each has been unique, some common trends have driven these coups.
Why are there so many military coups in Africa? Why does the “rule by the people” not seem to work as we know it? Are the coups a destruction of democracy and/or are they forces to restore the rule of the people? Our guest, Professor Jeremias Zunguze, discusses the underlying historical and
cultural factors that have combined to shape African democracy, where various forms of power and governance have continued to compete for sovereignty and monopoly, often resulting in seasonal-like military coups, civil wars, and proxy wars.
Born and raised in Mozambique, South-Eastern Africa, Dr. Zunguze is an Associate Professor of Ethnic and Gender Studies, with a focus on Africana studies, at California State University Monterey Bay. He holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from the University of California Berkeley specializing in Luso-Brazilian Studies and Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) African Cultures. His research interests include Africana critical theory, decolonial studies, and trauma studies. Prior to joining CSUMB in the fall of 2023, for the past eight years, Dr. Zunguze
taught various courses in African and African diaspora studies at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, including The African Nation, Introduction to Africana Studies, and Introduction to Africana American Studies.
Date and Times
- Friday, April 26, 2024
- 11:15 AM: Registration
- 11:45 AM: Lunch
- 12:45 – 2:00 PM: Speaker Presentation & Questions
Menu
- Salad: Spring Spinach Salad with Peas, Radishes, Chickpeas & Crumbled Feta and a Champagne Vinaigrette
- Bread & Butter
- Entree: Grilled Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary Salmon & Orzo Pilaf with Basil & Pine Nuts, Blistered Green Beans & Tomato Basil Bruschetta
- Vegetarian Alternative: Salinas Valley Penne Pasta Primavera with Olive Oil, Pine Nuts, Grilled Basil Zucchini & Roasted Tomatoes
- Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Cake Topped with Salinas Valley Berries
Cost
- $36 for World Affairs Council members
- $41 for guests
Vaccination Requirements
Until further notice, documentation of COVID vaccination will not be required to attend in-person events.
Registration
If you encounter difficulties with our online registration please email info@wacmb.org to reserve a spot before the April 21st deadline.
WACMB will accept auditors to this event, requiring notification to the WACMB office no later than Tuesday, April 23, 2024 to www.wacmb.org.
Auditors will be allowed entry at 12:20 pm.
Registration is now closed.
Location
Hilton Garden Inn, Monterey
1000 Aguajito Road
Monterey, CA 93923
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