This book by Lidewyde Berckmoes and Marieke Maagdenberg visually describes the effects of the aftermath of war on Burundian diaspora. It consists of photos and interviews with people of Burundian heritage.

Leiden University is set to enhance its cooperation with African knowledge institutions. During a recent visit to Ghana, a delegation including ASCL director Marleen Dekker engaged with several African institutions to discuss strengthening their collaborative efforts.

 This project by Annachiara Raia “gives voice” to Swahili pocket literature, a genre rarely included in scholarly discussions, classrooms, or bookshops. Its aim is to establish the TiaSauti @ Lab, an atelier to explore Swahili orature via digital content.

The ASCL has moved from the Pieter de la Court building, to the Herta Mohr Building in Leiden in the last week of May. We are now located at the former P.N. van Eyckhof-Van Wijkplaats, Witte Singel 27a in Leiden. You are very welcome to come and visit us!

In 'Ondernemers in het wild' Olivier van Beemen investigates the non-profit organisation African Parks. The mainly white organisation, which manages 22 game parks, aims to protect Africa's untouched nature. Dr Harry Wels wrote a review of the book.

Based on ethnographic fieldwork conducted in the aftermath of multiple natural disasters in Malawi, Dr Tanja Hendriks (KU Leuven) will zoom in on different characteristics of disaster governance, detailing how civil servants navigated the numerous demands placed on them. Join us for this event in our new seminar room or attend online!