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
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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 ⏲️

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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
Grab your popcorn and join us at #ASA2025 for the first keynote of the year! The Fisherman directed by Zoey Martinson is a heartwarming magical realist comedy that follows Ghanaian fisherman Atta Otto, his partner the talking fish, and three young companions on their journey to Accra.
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Celebrate 50/55 with the ASA Women's Caucus! Pre-order your luncheon & lecture tickets and your limited edition commemorative scarf today: africanstudies.org/w...
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
ASA’s hotel room discount closes TODAY!! Book via this link before tonight to get your discounted room with this incredible view! 🌇 book.passkey.com/gt/220703086... #ASA2025
November 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Pre-register for ASA at the discounted rate by tonight, Sept. 30! Book your stay at the Marriott Marquis through this link to help ASA meet its room night minimums: book.passkey.com/go/...
September 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Heading to the ASA Annual Meeting this year? Don’t miss Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt’s Presidential Lecture: Lessons from the Archives: The Case of Southern Rhodesia on Thursday, November 20 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
July 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Make the most of your Annual Meeting experience—staying at the conference hotel keeps you close to events and helps support the Annual Meeting. Book your discounted room at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis through ASA’s link: book.passkey.com/go/AfricanSt...
July 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
One week left to apply for the Gretchen Walsh Book Donation Award! Put your book donation plan into action. Read more about the award and apply today: africanstudies.org/a...
May 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Prepare for publication in an ASA Journal! ASA is calling all emerging scholars to apply for the PIPES pre-conference workshop this November 19 in Atlanta, GA. Review your eligibility, prepare your draft, and apply by May 15! africanstudies.org/a...
May 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Just a few hours remaining for most ASA Awards & Honors! Don't miss your opportunity to nominate your colleague, student, or yourself. Most ASA award nominations close today, April 30: africanstudies.org/a...
April 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Two more days to nominate your outstanding student for the Mahmoud Mohamed Taha Student Travel Award! Nominated students receive first review. Awardees receive funding for research travel, study abroad, or travel to the ASA Annual Meeting: africanstudies.org/t...
April 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Many ASA Awards & Honors close this Wednesday! Don't miss your chance to be nominated this year. Review your eligibility and apply today: africanstudies.org/a...
April 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Calling all filmmakers! The Sembène-Kelani Film Prize celebrates an outstanding film by an African filmmaker (2023, 2024). Nominate your film and join us at the Annual Meeting for a screening of the winning film: africanstudies.org/a...
April 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Call your publisher! There are 6 days left to be nominated for the 2025 Bethwell A. Ogot Book Prize awarded to the best book in East African studies published in 2024. Help us celebrate your work! africanstudies.org/a...
April 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Paul Hair Prize recognizes a critical edition or translation into English of primary source material on Africa. Review your eligibility and submit today! africanstudies.org/a...
April 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Call your publisher! Nominations for the ASA Best Book Prize close on April 30. Review your eligibility and direct your publisher to the short nomination form here: africanstudies.org/a...
April 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Most awards and honors close in just eight days! Review which awards you are eligible for and begin the nomination process today: africanstudies.org/a...
April 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Help us recognize a colleague's outstanding contributions and dedication! Don't forget to submit your nomination for the ASA Outstanding Service Award by April 30: africanstudies.org/a...
April 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Host a funded ASA Presidential Fellow this fall! Thanks to a generous gift from Allen and Barbara Isaacman, 2025 fellows will visit a host institution and attend the Annual Meeting in Atlanta. Learn about nominating and hosting a fellow here: africanstudies.org/a...
April 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Nominate a colleague for their distinguished lifetime contributions to the field of African Studies. The deadline is April 30, so don't delay. Complete information on the nomination process can be found here africanstudies.org/a...
April 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
ASA News Spring 2025 is out! Read about advocacy on Capitol Hill, an interview with prominent archaeologist Rachel Ama Asaa Engmann about the Christiansborg Archaeological Heritage Project, ASA Member exclusive events, and more. africanstudies.org/w...
March 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
These 3 Call for Co-Panelists are open for submissions this week! Submit your abstract to one of these Calls today or to our CFP before this Saturday, March 22! Read the full Calls for Co-Panelists here: africanstudies.org/a...
March 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM