The Stephen Ellis Debate, on 4 December, will take a fresh look at African philosophy and its relevance for conflict resolution, peace, and security issues on the continent. Following the keynote by Prof. Pascah Mungwini (UNISA), three experts will share their reflections. Join the debate!

Addis Ababa is undergoing a spectacular metamorphosis. Futuristic high-rise, state-of-the-art museums, new broad lanes, and hundreds of new buildings arise. However, there are dark sides to this urban transformation. In a new blog post, Jon Abbink discusses how the renovation process invites both praise and scrutiny.

An impressive total of 21 graduates of the Bachelor, Master and Research Master African Studies received their diplomas on 18 November during a festive ceremony in the Academy Building in Leiden. Congratulations to you all!

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 knowledge systems and climate science. 

The African Library has renewed its web dossier on African Philosophy, showcasing the richness of traditions, thinkers, political voices, and artistic expressions in this field. Special attention is given to its relevance for conflict resolution, peace, and security in Africa, the subject of this year’s Stephen Ellis Debate.

In this blog based on her fieldwork in Uganda, Winnie Nakatudde shares the voices of young urban refugee girls who question the labels placed on them. She shows how the term ‘refugee’ can erase stories, stigmatise in classrooms, and disrupt learning, while the girls themselves reveal ambitions.