News & Events

Two Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) visited Leiden University on 30 January. Their visit underscored the importance of the university’s expertise on Africa, Asia and Latin America in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. MEP Marit Maij discussed knowledge collaboration with Africa.

On 1 February, Fela Kuti was posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognised his contributions to global music and his pioneering role in the development of the Afrobeat genre. Kuti became the first African artist to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award since it was established in 1963.

In this special section of the journal Conflict and Society, the authors call for attention to 'conflict continuities' to understand contemporary violence. They argue that past violent conflict may serve to generate new conflict, in reworked forms. The special section was initiated by the CRG ‘Conflict continuities’.

Early February, a new cohort of master’s students will travel to Nairobi for an LDE Thesis Lab on Just and Sustainable Urban and Energy Transitions in Kenya. The lab brings together students, researchers and practitioners to explore how cities can move towards more sustainable and inclusive development.

Are you looking for a suitable master's programme to further specialise and prepare for a successful career? Find out all about the Master African Studies, during the Master's Open Day on Friday 6 February!

Net zero has become a core framing concept for climate action globally. However, action on net zero has not been homogeneous across the globe. During the first ASCL Seminar of 2026, Jessica Omukuti (Oxford Net Zero) will highlight the politics shaping engagement with net zero in African countries. Join us!