By the FRELIP Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 2026 · About our editorial process
Getting Started

Welcome to Regional Studies

This guide focuses on African studies, Nigerian regional research, and area studies.

Topics:

  • African studies
  • Nigerian regional development
  • Area and regional studies
  • African politics and governance
  • African culture and society
Open Access Journals

Regional Studies Journals

African Journals Online (AJOL)

Content: Largest collection of African journals
Access: Many open access journals

OpenEdition Journals

Content: Regional and area studies
Access: Open access platform

Resources

African Research Resources

CODESRIA

Focus: Council for Development of Social Science Research in Africa
Content: African research and publications

AfricaBib

Content: Bibliography of African studies
Access: Free database

Databases

Regional Databases

African Online Digital Library

Content: African history and culture
Access: Free primary sources

Aluka

Content: African cultural heritage
Access: Digital archive