African Studies Association
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African Studies Association
@asanewsonline.bsky.social
Membership Association Enhancing the Exchange of Information about Africa.
Connecting all fields in/about Africa broadly in one association. Publishing @asrjournal.bsky.social & @historyinafrica.bsky.social
2K+ 🌍 members, join us!
The African Studies Review (ASR) invites proposals for its Keyword essay panel at the 2026 ASA Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The sponsored panel offers draft essays that engage a variety of disciplines and interdisciplinary fields. See the full call: https://ow.ly/wpzW50YgKgv
February 17, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Our Science, Techn, & AI subtheme chair, Dr. Davide Chinigò, is looking for submissions like yours for the 2026 ASA Annual Meeting. If you work in these fields, consider a Call for Co-panelists to find presenters, pre-register, and join us in New Orleans. https://ow.ly/eGGO50YfjZ7
February 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM
With less than 4 weeks until the ASA New Orleans CFP closes, we're seeing our Call for Co-panelists forum really grow! Don't miss your chance to add a call and find like-minded presenters for your session. Submit or join a session here: https://ow.ly/oz2A50YfbQG
February 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
African Philosophy is underrepresented in departments but ASA is THE place to engage this important work. Create a Call for Co-panelists to find like-minded presenters and submit to the African Philosophy and Thought subtheme by March 15! https://ow.ly/MBxp50Yfa3l
February 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Are you a Historian, Archeologist, or practitioner working on the African past, material culture, or related fields? Submit to the ASA 2026 CFP's History and Archaeology subtheme, reviewed by Dr. Christian Alvarado and join us in New Orleans! https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings/asa-cfp/
February 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Today, Feb. 12, 1:00pm EST! Learn about special rules for submitting to the 2026 CFP and newer session types: https://africanstudies.org/news/asa-2026-cfp-info-session-and-qa/
February 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Join us Thursday for a Q&A all about submitting to the ASA CFP! This event is for longtime members and new attendees alike. Learn more and sign-up here: https://africanstudies.org/news/asa-2026-cfp-info-session-and-qa/
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
New ways to participate, unique guidelines for 2026, ASA's newer session types, and more! See you Thursday, Feb. 12 at 1:00pm EST! Sign-up here: https://africanstudies.org/news/asa-2026-cfp-info-session-and-qa/
February 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
How does your work relate to Social Movements, Activism, & Resistance? Subtheme Chair Liam James Kingsley invites you to consider and submit: https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings/asa-cfp/
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
If you work on democracy, this session could be for you! Read the full call and request to join here: https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings/2026-call-for-co-panelists/
February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Do you work on Feminisms, Gender, & Sexuality? Subtheme Chair Martha Ndakalako invites you to join ASA in New Orleans! Access the CFP here: https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings/asa-cfp/
February 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Build your session for New Orleans! Post to ASA's Call for Co-Panelists or join an existing call here: https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings/2026-call-for-co-panelists/
The ASA CFP is now OPEN until March 15 for our extended Annual Meeting Dec. 3 - 6.
February 3, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Do you work on sexual violence in higher education? Join this Call for Co-Panelists and read other calls here: https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings/2026-call-for-co-panelists/
February 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Are you a student or recent grad? Join the ASA Emerging Scholars Network's sponsored session on ASA's program this December in New Orleans! Read the call here: https://africanstudies.org/annual-meetings/2026-call-for-co-panelists/
January 30, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Do you work on performance, visual arts, social media, digital platforms, or similar? Subtheme Chair Damascus Kafumbe invites you to submit to the 2026 ASA CFP: africanstudies.org/a...
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
We can't wait to see you in New Orleans! Join a session or post your own idea on ASA's Call for Co-Panelists: africanstudies.org/a...
January 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Join ASA in New Orleans for an extended Annual Meeting Thursday Dec. 3 - Sunday Dec. 6. Read the CFP and submit here: africanstudies.org/a...
January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
ASA's Annual Meeting CFP opens next week! Build your session with the Call for Co-Panelists forum: africanstudies.org/a...
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Advocate for African studies on Capitol Hill this spring! Apply by January 15. Learn more at africanstudies.org/a...
January 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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With not long to go until the @asanewsonline.bsky.social ASA 2025 conference, it's time to set up a meeting to discuss your book proposal ⏲️

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November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
@asrjournal.bsky.social is celebrating these incredible prize winners at the 2025 Annual Meeting! Join us in congratulating these exceptional scholars and attend the celebration at 12:00pm Friday, Nov. 21 at the ASR Distinguished Lecture in Atlanta.
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Keynotes are open to all #ASA2025 attendees! Don't miss Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt's Presidential Lecture "Lessons from the Archives: The Case of Southern Rhodesia" followed by the ASA Opening Reception held in the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Foyer.
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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With less than a month to go before the @asanewsonline.bsky.social ASA 2025 conference, it's time to set up a meeting to discuss your book proposal ⏲️

Email our editor now 📩

#AfricanStudies #AcademicBsky #Publishing #ASA2025
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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We are pleased to share that the African Studies Association has announced the ASA Christie and Chinua Achebe Fund✨
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African Studies Association Announces ASA Christie and Chinua Achebe Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2025Contact: Alix Saba, Executive Director, asaed@africanstudies.org PDF Press Release for Distribution: Download HereAfrican Studies Association Announces ASA Christi...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Attending @asanewsonline.bsky.social 2025 Annual Meeting in Atlanta? Keep an eye out for AEH Editor and 2023 ASA Best Book Prize winner Mariana Candido. Inquire about submitting the work you'll be presenting to AEH and organising special issues with us! We hope to see you there!
November 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM