The jury of the Africa Thesis Award is delighted to announce that the 2024 prize has been awarded to Baleseng Maeneche, a graduate of the University of the Western Cape, for her thesis 'Media Representations of Male Perpetrators of Violence against Women and Children: A Decolonial Feminist Analysis'.

Are you looking for a master's that offers in-depth knowledge of African realities? Read about research master student Ivan Anderegg's experiences. He did fascinating fieldwork in Ghana, where he explored the gaming culture. 'I help build an understanding of Ghana's role in the digital media ecosystem.'

To further new insights and conversations, Eric Cezne will be organising a South-South dialogue ‘from below’ on green hydrogen. The workshop will be held in Namibia in March 2026 and will bring together hydrogen-affected populations, grassroots groups, and academics from Namibia, South Africa, and Brazil. 

The ASCL hosted the highly inspiring two-day workshop Ruptures and Riches: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of African Mineral Resource Extraction on 20 and 21 March. The workshop was organised by African Studies Research Master students.

In light of the recent advance of the M23 rebel movement in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the African Library has created a list of web resources on this conflict, containing online articles, blogs, infographics, podcasts and videos, most of which are freely accessible.

Liesbeth Kanis has started as the new Head of the Library, Documentation and Information Department at the ASCL. Kanis has a broad experience in scholarly information that ranges across the globe, including in Africa and Asia. She aims to ensure that the library serves not only academics and the public, but also offers globally accessible, impactful resources.