African Literatures and Ecology Congress, Cheikh Anta Diop University (Dakar), November 2nd, 3rd,…
Environmental issues have been a discreet but persistent factor in the development of African literature since the beginning of the colonial era. The ecological threats facing the continent as a result of global warming, extractivist predation and the consequences of armed conflict have strong literary repercussions. The aim of this congress, which will be held on the African continent for the first time since the founding of APELA (Association pour l’étude des littératures africaines), is to demonstrate the relevance of environmental concerns in African literature to major contemporary global challenges. For more information: http://www.apela.fr/2021/11/15/litteratures-africaines-et-ecologie/
Knowledge Fair of Sahel Think Tanks 2024
We are delighted to announce Global Africa’s participation in the inaugural edition of the Knowledge Fair, taking place on May 15th and 16th, 2024, in Dakar, Senegal, as part of the Savoirs Sahel 2 program. This regional-scale event will bring together seventeen Sahel think tanks for two days of sharing and collaboration. Come visit our booth and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Global Africa. Explore our initiatives, engage with our team, and discover how we contribute to shaping a more inclusive and dynamic future. What is the Knowledge Fair? The Knowledge Fair for Sahel think tanks is a must-attend event designed to promote cooperation and knowledge exchange among regional think tank institutions. It also provides a unique opportunity for institutional actors at the national, regional, and international levels to interact with these think tanks, fostering synergy and the development of common solutions to regional challenges. Theme of the 2024 edition: “Misinformation and Governance Challenges in the Sahel” This year, the Knowledge Fair will focus on a crucial topic: misinformation and its implications for governance in the Sahel. In-depth discussions and exchange sessions will be organized to address the challenges posed by misinformation and explore innovative solutions. Thematic workshops will also allow participants to delve into specific topics, while think tank exhibitions will provide insights into the latest research and analyses. For any questions regarding the event, please click on the button below
New Tools, New Channels: Better Highlighting Development Research in a Multilingual Environ
• If French and English are to remain the languages in which research is produced in the region, is it really a given that these two languages alone should be used for the valorization of research? • How to find a balance in an ecosystem that is becoming increasingly multilingual? • With the aim of diversifying audiences and dissemination channels, should we consider using certain local African languages, particularly for short formats and in approaches to popularize for wider audiences? • What linguistic lessons can public development publishing based in the North learn from African informational practices and editorial strategies of channels aimed at a pan-African audience? • Which African languages are emerging as channels for disseminating knowledge on development? • In terms of multilingual valorization, should we prioritize translation or seek to promote the emergence of original works written directly in local languages? To explore these questions and issues, join this exchange between: Mame-Penda BA, Associate Professor of Political Science at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis, Senegal, editor-in-chief of the new journal Global Africa and co-editor of the CIHA blog (Critical Investigations into Humanitarianism in Africa); and Bodiel FALL, program specialist at the Institut de la Francophonie pour l’éducation et la formation (IFEF). A session introduced by Thomas Melonio, Executive Director of the Department for Innovation, Strategy and Research at AFD, and moderated by Étienne Charrière, publishing manager at Agence Française de Développement Editions. The discussion will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the participants. To learn more
(Rethinking/Reimagining) the Image of Africa for the Development of the Continent.
Symposium of Young African Researchers, (Rethinking/Reimagining) the Image of Africa for the Development of the Continent, Gaston Berger University (Saint-Louis, Senegal), June 3-7, 2024. This symposium, conceived and organized by young African researchers, aims to contribute to the debates within Africanist intellectual circles concerning the revision of the image of the African continent in the context of a global order marked by the pursuit of development, where major powers engage in asymmetric promotion of their culture as an implicit lure to the rest of the world. This theme will be analyzed through the following non-exhaustive sub-themes: Proposals for presentations should be submitted no later than September 30, 2023. For more information: https://calenda.org/1085979
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
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 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