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.'

Ten years after the #RhodesMustFall movement reignited debates about decolonisation and identity in South African education, Esma Karadağ explores how Pan-Africanism continues to evolve in the country’s schools. In a new blog post she asks: Who gets to be African?

Two ASCL researchers have been appointed Visiting Professor abroad. Rahmane Idrissa has been appointed Visiting Professor at the Africa Institute (Sharjah, United Arab Emirates). Annachiara Raia will serve as a Visiting Professor at the University of Torino. 

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.

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.

This new book, edited by Jon Abbink, explores policies and governance initiatives in Ethiopia introduced after the federal government launched its 'Reform Agenda' in 2018. It features key topics including women’s empowerment, agrarian governance, youth (un)employment, and foreign direct investment.