The African Journal of Bioethics (AJB) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal launched in October 2022 under the Africa Bioethics Network. We publish scholarly work on ethical issues in health, science, and society with a focus on African perspectives and contexts.

No. AJB is a diamond open access journal, which means there are no article processing charges (APCs), submission fees, or access fees for authors or readers. Our commitment is to make ethical scholarship accessible to all without financial barriers.

We accept a wide range of scholarly contributions, including:

• Original Research Articles (3,000–7,000 words)

• Review Articles (4,000–8,000 words)

• Case Analyses (2,000–4,000 words)

• Policy Briefs (1,500–3,000 words)

• Short Communications (1,500–3,000 words)

• Perspective Articles (2,000–3,500 words)

• Methodology Papers, Practice Reports, Book Reviews, and more

See our [Guidelines for Authors] for detailed descriptions of each article type.

No, AJB welcomes submissions from authors worldwide. We especially value manuscripts that engage with African bioethical contexts, perspectives, or challenges, but this can come from scholars of any nationality or location. We particularly encourage collaborations between African and non-African researchers.