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This week, we celebrate the Cameroonian historian and political theorist Achille Mbembe, who will be awarded the 2025 Spinozalens in The Hague on 24 November. Mbembe born in Otélé, Cameroon (1957), is well known for his writings on African history and politics, postcolonial studies and social science. 

As part of the ASCL African Philosophy Month, 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 Annual Debate.

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.