Africa Thesis Award ASCL 2023
The award aims to encourage student’s research and writing on African topics and to promote the study of African cultures and societies. It is presented annually to a student whose master’s thesis has been completed on the basis of research conducted on an African topic. The award consists of a prize of € 500,- and publication of the winning thesis in the ASCL’s African Studies Collection. All theses submitted will be made available fulltext online via the ASCL’s library catalogue. For who Master students who have completed their thesis at a university on the African continent or in the Netherlands between 31 August 2022 and 31 August 2023 can apply for the Africa Thesis Award 2023. Students in the Netherlands must have received an 8 out of 10 or above. Students from non-Dutch universities with a grade A (or equivalent) may apply if the accompanying letter from the supervisor confirms the thesis’ excellence and supports the grade score. Deadline The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31 August. The prize will be presented to the winner during a special Africa Thesis Award Ceremony, where the winner will present his/her/their thesis. For more information: https://www.ascleiden.nl/content/africa-thesis-award
Call for Paper: The Handbook of Postcolonial Sociology
Edited by Simone Maddanu – University of South Florida, USA Rachid Id Yassine – University Gaston Berger, Senegal Paola Rebughini – University of Milan, Italy We are currently accepting contributions for the Handbook project on Postcolonial Sociology, as part of the Routledge Handbooks program. Contributions can be either theoretical (including state-of-the-art and literature reviews) or based on empirical research, including on a regional/local basis. Other than classic postcolonial approaches in sociology, we are also welcoming original perspectives that include science, technology and medicine, policymaking (i.e. reviewing sedimented practices, also implemented by public health institutions), history and sociology of knowledge, gender, immigration, geography, intra-nation and interethnic relation. Considering current global events, old and ongoing imperialistic views, and wars, we are exploring a multi-geography of standpoints and institutions, with an emphasis on global south voices. We are particularly interested in critical perspectives about postcolonial realities in all their facets, internal and transnational, local and global, from all the continents and regions. Several sections of the volume will be dedicated to different – and sometimes opposite – aspects such as decolonization, postcolonial and hybridity, immigration and integration, activism and social movements, internal colonialism, race and ethnicity, postcoloniality and environmental issues, limits and criticalities of postcolonial studies. We aim to publish a cutting-edge sociology Handbook. As a rigorous authoritative volume that provides a view of the state of research in the field, we aim to publish an overview of the area and ‘signpost’ the field in all its aspects, moving beyond dichotomic and simplistic views about our current societies. As a decentralized reflection on coloniality, we are also expecting decentralized stances on subalternity and dependency that bring new lights on old or new geographies of power. Although not all contributors are required to situate themselves in a sociological field, we particularly welcome cross-disciplinary approaches that engage with sociology, and broadly with social sciences. Contributions may articulate original perspectives that encompass coloniality and the postcolonial from both historical and contemporary perspective, utopian as well as practical. All chapters should be newly written by scholars with research or teaching conditions, from a minimum of 5,500 words to 8,000 (notes and references included). Unfortunately, we cannot include graduate students. Deadline for submissions: Please consider sending an abstract of 250 words by March 31st, 2024. Final papers are expected by September 30, 2024. All queries and submissions shall be sent to: smaddanu@usf.edu, rachid.iy@ugb.edu.sn, and paola.rebughini@unimi.it
Issue 8: The Digital Economy in Africa
Discover Issue 8 of the Global Africa journal, dedicated to the #DigitalEconomy in #Africa. This edition analyzes the effects of #DigitalTransformation on the continent through key themes: #EconomicGrowth, digital inclusion, the #InformalSector, and #PublicPolicies. Dive into innovative reflections and in-depth analyses on the strategic role of #DigitalTechnology in Africa. 👉 Subscribe now to stay updated on future publications!”
The 8th Meetings of African Studies in France (REAF 2024)
This 8th edition, which will take place for the first time in Nice from July 1st to July 4th, 2024 (at the Nice-Université Côte d’Azur site), will be an opportunity to bring together researchers working on Africa in different disciplines related to the humanities and social sciences, literature and philosophy, environmental sciences, and economics. These meetings are an invitation to go beyond disciplinary and institutional boundaries. They provide an opportunity for specialists from various fields in the humanities and social sciences to exchange ideas on shared research themes, by confronting different working approaches, historical periods, and geographical areas of the continent. By bringing together researchers from diverse backgrounds, the REAF create a space to enhance the visibility of the work carried out by these researchers. The call for papers will be launched in September 2023. For more information: https://reaf2024.sciencesconf.org/
African Scientific Publishing We Want
The 3rd edition of Open Science in the South “African Scientific Publishing We Want” conference, held in Cape Town from 9 to 11 December 2024, will focus on the theme of African Scientific Publishing. This year’s edition will be held together with the Global Summit on Diamond Open Access. As with the two previous editions, the aim will be to take stock of publication practices among African scientists and the publishing ecosystem on the African continent, and to identify levers for improvement. To submit a paper (deadline April 30, 2024) : https://aosp.org.za/open-science-south-2024/#
International Conference: The Massacre of the Thiaroye Camp in 1944
🗓️ December 2-3, 2024 📍 Dakar/Thiaroye Unique academic and cultural event focusing on historiographical challenges, fictional narratives, and political imaginaries surrounding the Thiaroye massacre. This conference will bring together scholars, writers, and political actors to explore the many dimensions of this tragic historical event. 📄 The full program is available here 📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and participate in thought-provoking discussions. 👉 Share this event and invite your networks to engage in this key moment of collective reflection and memory.
Invitation to the Study Day on Sembène Ousmane at UGB
The Grecirea invites you to a special study day at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis to discover its third collective publication: Sembène Ousmane. Heterotopia of Possibilities. 👉 Date and location: Find all the details in the attached program 📦 Good to know: For those residing in Dakar who have placed an order or wish to purchase the book, you can contact us directly. Price of the book: 19,000 CFA. 🎓 Don’t miss this event honoring a major figure in African culture and literature.
International Multidisciplinary Conference in Honor of Tiken Jah Fakoly
As part of the University Festival of Arts and Cultures of Africa and Beyond (FUACAA 2025), the Félix Houphouët-Boigny University of Abidjan, in partnership with the Laboratory of Communication, Arts, and Culture Sciences (LSCAC) and the Research and Action Group on Culture, Education, Health, and Society in Africa (GRACES), is organizing a unique conference around the theme: 🎶 “Tiken Jah Fakoly, a Voice of Reggae for Sustainable Development in Africa” 📅 Dates: April 10, 11, and 12, 2025 📍 Location: Félix Houphouët-Boigny University of Abidjan (Ivory Coast) This multidisciplinary conference will explore the artistic and activist contributions of Tiken Jah Fakoly to the promotion of sustainable development in Africa. 👉 Learn more and get involved
International Conference on African Cultural Heritage and Digital Technologies!
📅 June 2025 📍 A Major Event for Research and Innovation in Africa The “African Cultural Heritage and Digital Technologies: Uses, Innovations, and Circulation of Knowledge and Practices” conference will bring together researchers, professionals, and students over three days to explore the intersections of heritage and digital humanities in Africa. 🔎 Key Highlights: ✅ Panels and scientific presentations ✅ Poster sessions ✅ Discussions on museums, monuments, sites, and digital innovations ✅ Public engagement and interactive experiences Organized by the PatriMundus Association, this conference fosters dialogue and action on emerging practices and challenges in African heritage. 📖 Learn more: 🔗 [https://calenda.org/1216754]
CALL FOR PAPERS – 3rd EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
CALL FOR PAPERS – 3rd EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 📢 “Senegal and Hydrocarbons” 📍 Université Gaston Berger de Saint-Louis 📅 June 23-26, 2025 📝 Submission Deadline: March 14, 2025 💡 Main Theme: “Thinking Hydrocarbons to Avoid Suffering Them” As Senegal embarks on the exploitation of its hydrocarbon resources, this conference seeks to foster interdisciplinary scientific discussions on the economic, social, environmental, and political challenges linked to this strategic resource. 🔎 Key Themes:✔ Hydrocarbon exploitation and transformations of local economies✔ Social transformations and politico-identity changes✔ Strategic, economic, and ecological challenges✔ Contractual policies and taxation 📩 Submit your proposals (written paper or poster) by March 14, 2025, at:✉ moustapha-bassirou.niang@ugb.edu.sn 📚 Accepted papers will be reviewed and published in the conference proceedings. 🔗 More information available here
The Junior Researchers’ Institute Has Begun!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Young Researchers’ School, organized in partnership with CIHABlog and IAS. This event runs until November 2, bringing together emerging talents engaged in research on Africa and its global challenges. Follow Along to stay updated on the insights and achievements of the 2024 Young Researchers’ School!
Africa-Asia, A New Axis of Knowledge 3, a Conference-Festival
Join us in Dakar, the vibrant heart of Francophone West Africa, for the third edition of Africa-Asia:A New Axis of Knowledge ! As a cultural and intellectual hub, Dakar embodies ‘Teranga’—the Senegalese spirit of hospitality—and brings together rich traditions in arts, music, and gastronomy. Known for its peaceful democracy and openness to global partnerships, Senegal offers a welcoming and dynamic environment for meaningful exchanges. Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to experience Dakar’s unique blend of history and creativity at the most western tip of Africa. For more information, click here.