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The African Studies Centre Leiden of @unileiden.bsky.social is the only research centre on Africa in the Netherlands. African Library. Master and Graduate Programme. Seminars. Publications. Visiting fellows.
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🥳 Congratulations to Sara de Wit and Miriam Waltz on winning a Leiden University Global Seed Fund! Their visionary project 'Climate Talks' fosters equitable exchange between Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Climate Science.

➡️ Find out more about their project: ascleiden.nl/news/leiden-...
Leiden University Global Seed Fund for Sara de Wit and Miriam Waltz | African Studies Centre Leiden
Congratulations to Sara de Wit and Miriam Waltz, who have just won a Leiden University Global Seed Fund. Their proposed project entails 'Climate Talks' to foster equitable exchange between indigenous…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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In #Mali blokkeren jonge jihadisten wegen naar de hoofdstad, waardoor brandstof schaars is en scholen & bedrijven sluiten

Burgers vrezen dat zij de stad overnemen. Mirjam de Bruijn @ascleiden.bsky.social vertelt @nieuws.nos.nl dat men het ook ziet als druk om de regering tot overleg te dwingen
Ontvoeringen en afsnijden van brandstof: jonge terreurgroep zet Mali onder druk
De veiligheidssituatie in Mali is de afgelopen maand nog verder verslechterd. Frankrijk en de VS hebben hun burgers om die reden opgeroepen het land te verlaten.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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🗣️ “During my fellowship at the ASCL, I have found the African Library to be an exceptional space for research and learning, providing equitable access that makes scholarship thoroughly global”, says Eric Lawer, visiting Research Fellow at the ASCL.

➡️ Learn more: ascleiden.nl/content/libr...
Library | African Studies Centre Leiden
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November 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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❓What if West African unity started with people, not politics?

Join our CRG Seminar to explore how Edward Blyden's people-centred vision of Pan-African unity still shapes West Africa today.

🗓️ 19/11/2025
🕐 15:00-17:00
📍 Room 0.31, Herta Mohr Building
🔗 Register: ascleiden.nl/news/crg-sem...
November 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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As part of the ASCL's African Philosophy Month, we're celebrating the release of two new books:

📖 'Afrikaanse filosofie'
📖 'African Philosophy and the Politics of Food Systems'

🗓 13 November 2025
🕐 15:45-17:30
📍 Room 0.31 Herta Mohr Building Leiden
🔗 Register here: ascleiden.nl/news/book-pr...
Book promotion event: 'Afrikaanse filosofie' & 'African Philosophy and the Politics of Food Systems' | African Studies Centre Leiden
As part as the ASCL's African Philosophy Month, a book promotion will take place on 13 November, featuring Afrikaanse filosofie and African Philosophy and the Politics of Food Systems. The authors…
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November 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Double Seminar at the ASCL!

1️⃣Examining the ethnic dimension of the jihadist insurgency in Northern Mozambique - Borges Nhamirre
2️⃣My neighbour matters: Forgiveness in post-genocide Rwanda - Emmanuel Sarabwe

🗓 10-11-2025 / 13-15h
📍 Room 0.31 Herta Mohr Building, Leiden
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Double Seminar of the CRG Conflict continuities: Examining the ethnic dimension of the jihadist insurgency in Northern Mozambique & My neighbor matters: Forgiveness in post-genocide Rwanda | African Studies Centre Leiden
Programme 13:00-13:10 Welcome 13:10-13:55 Examining the ethnic dimension of the jihadist insurgency in Northern Mozambique, by Borges Nhamirre 13:55:14:05 Break 14:05-14:50 My neighbor matters:…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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📣Reminder to join this Thursday's ASCL Seminar 'When Africans speak'!

🔗Information and registration: ascleiden.nl/news/ascl-se...

💭In preparation, read Madi Ditmars' blog about African philosophies and the interdependence of humans as social and collective beings: ascleiden.nl/content/ascl...
November 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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📖The African Library's newly updated African Philosophy web dossier invites you to explore the vibrant traditions, influential thinkers, political voices, and artistic expressions that shape this rich field.🧠

Curious to learn more? Check the web dossier today!
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African philosophy | African Studies Centre Leiden
As part of the African Philosophy Month, hosted by the African Studies Centre from 3 November through 4 December 2025, the African Library has renewed its web dossier on African Philosophy. In…
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October 31, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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📢 The XI edition of the Stephen Ellis Annual Event is coming up on 4 December!

How can African philosophy shape the future of security & conflict resolution on the continent? 🌍

📅 4 December
🕓 16:00–18:00
📍 Pieter de la Court Building, 1A20.

🔗 Learn more & register: ascleiden.nl/news/stephen...
Stephen Ellis Debate on the role of African philosophy in peace and security | African Studies Centre Leiden
The 11th edition of the Stephen Ellis annual event, organised by the African Studies Centre Leiden on 4 December 2025, will take a fresh look at African philosophy and its relevance for conflict…
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October 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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𝑴𝒂𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒗𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒌𝒂𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒆

In de maand november organiseert @ascleiden.bsky.social diverse lezingen, een boekpresentatie, een filmvertoning en het jaarlijkse Stephen Ellis debat, over verschillende leefwijzen en -overtuigingen in #Afrika

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Afrika Studie Centrum organiseert maand van Afrikaanse Filosofie
Het Afrika Studie Centrum van de Universiteit Leiden (ASCL) organiseert in november een maand lang activiteiten rond het thema Afrikaanse filosofie. Het ASCL wil met deze maand aandacht schenken aan e...
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October 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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🎥 Film Screening & Discussion: 'Soundtrack to a Coup d’État' (2024)

Join us for an evening where jazz meets politics, film meets history, and art meets resistance.

📅 30 October 2025
🕔 17:15–21:30
📍 Amare, Den Haag (Conservatoriumzaal)

🎟️ Free tickets available now! ascleiden.nl/news/screeni...
Screening and discussion of Oscar-nominated 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat' (2024) | African Studies Centre Leiden
In collaboration with the African Studies Centre Leiden, the Jazz Department of the Royal Conservatoire and leff, Lectorate FILM presents a screening and discussion of Johan Grimonprez's multi-award…
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October 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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📣 Join us for the ASCL seminar “When Africans Speak” to explore the impact of African anti‑colonial critique and question whether Western universal principles are truly applied globally.

🗓 6 November
🕐 16:00 - 17:30
📍 Room 0.31 Herta Mohr Building
🎙️ Grâce Ndjako
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October 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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ℍ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕝𝕤𝕒𝕜𝕜𝕠𝕠𝕣𝕕 𝕥𝕦𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕟 𝕍𝕊 & 𝟛𝟚 𝔸𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕜𝕒𝕒𝕟𝕤𝕖 𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕟 𝕠𝕡 𝕝𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕖 𝕤𝕔𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕟
Het voortbestaan van handelsprogramma AGOA, dat Afrikaanse producten tariefvrij toegang geeft tot de VS, is wankel.
Armin Cuyvers @leidenlaw.bsky.social & Chibuike Uche @ascleiden.bsky.social duiden de gevolgen hiervan @nieuws.nos.nl
Handelsakkoord tussen VS en 32 Afrikaanse landen hangt aan zijden draadje
Tienduizenden banen staan op de tocht. Onder meer Lesotho en Kenia kunnen er hard door worden getroffen.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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🎉November is ASCL's African Philosophy Month!

At the centre, we recognise the importance of amplifying intellectual traditions and ensuring that African philosophy is given the space it deserves in global academia.

➡️ All the events, information and registration here: ascleiden.nl/news/novembe...
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Last week, the ASCL organised a panel discussion on the little media coverage of wars in Africa (focus: Sudan and DRC). It was an insightful and engaging discussion, proving that many people care about these often so-called ‘forgotten’ conflicts.

➡️ Read the report: www.ascleiden.nl/news/report-...
Report on panel discussion: Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DRC | African Studies Centre Leiden
On 9 October, as part of its Societal Day, the ASCL organised a panel discussion on the coverage of wars in Africa, particularly the wars in Sudan and DRC and the little attention they receive in the…
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October 17, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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“As an Art History Master’s student, I have benefited greatly from using the African Library's materials", says Tiyani Rikhotso, student at Leiden University.

Is there something in our collection for you? View our catalogue or visit us at the #AfricanLibrary: catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/discovery/se...
Platforming a New Politics of Remembrance | Student Repository
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October 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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🚀 The ASCL has just launched its new Research Programme for 2025-2029: 'African Trajectories: Past Dependencies and New Directions'. ➡️ Find out: ascleiden.nl/content/rese...
#research #AfricanStudies #conflictstudies #globalstudies #decolonisation #energytransition #environmentstudies
Research Programme | African Studies Centre Leiden
African Trajectories: Past Dependencies and New Directions (2025–2029) The African Studies Centre Leiden’s new Research Programme 'African Trajectories: Past Dependencies and New Directions' builds…
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October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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🧾New blog post by Lidewyde Berckmoes: 'Does peace demand war? Reflections and hope from Rwanda': ascleiden.nl/content/ascl...

📣 Thursday 9 October: Panel Discussion on 'Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DR Congo'. Register here: ascleiden.nl/news/increas...
Does peace demand war? Reflections and hope from Rwanda | African Studies Centre Leiden
In a new blog, Lidewyde Berckmoes reflects on Rwanda three decades after the genocide against the Tutsi. She explores the entanglements of peace and war in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of…
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October 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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📣New vacancy at the ASCL for a Communications and Events Officer!

We are looking for a communications expert to organise events and help share our research, education, and publications with the world.

⌛Deadline: 26 October
More info and application 👇🏾
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Vacancy: Communications and events officer
African Studies Centre Leiden, Leiden UniversityCommunications and events officer for 3 days a week (0,6 fte, 22,8 hours per week)The African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL) is looking for an…
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October 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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🎉Congratulations to Mayke Kaag! We celebrated her inaugural lecture as Professor of the Anthropology of Politics and Governance in Africa at Leiden University, titled 'Reflections on power, knowledge, and trust. Political dynamics in Africa and beyond'. www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025...
September 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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📝 Are you considering doing a master's degree to further specialise and prepare for a successful career? Find out more about African Studies at the Master's Online Open Day.

🗓 9 October 2025
⏰14:15-15:00
📍Online

More information and registration here: ascleiden.nl/news/masters...
Master's Online Open Day: Find out more about African Studies | African Studies Centre Leiden
Are you looking for a master's programme to further specialise and prepare for a successful career? Find out more about African Studies at the Master's Online Open Day on Thursday 9 October…
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September 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Check out the latest acquisition at the #AfricanLibrary - the British Online Archives’ Colonial Africa in Official Statistics!
catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/permalink/31...

Now available through the #AfricanLibrary to the entire Leiden University.

@Universitaire Bibliotheken Leiden
@Leiden University
September 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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📣 Join us in the next seminar on 'Communicating science - challenges and solutions for effective communication around antimicrobial resistance (AMR)'.

🗓 25 September 2025
⏰ 13:00-14:30
📍 Room 0.12, Herta Mohr Building
🎤 Marina Joubert

🔗 More info & registration here: ascleiden.nl/news/crg-sem...
September 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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📢 Panel discussion 9 October: Increasing media attention for wars in Africa. Focus: Sudan and DR Congo. Join us for an urgent panel discussion about why these conflicts in Africa receive so little attention, and what the media, academia & NGOs can do. Registration: ascleiden.nl/news/increas...
September 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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❓ How do we really understand colonialism, not just as historical episodes, but as processes that continue to shape how Africa is seen, , and how people across the continent think, know, and act in diverse ways?
September 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM