News & Events

On 28 May 2025 African literary giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o passed away at the age of 87. ASCL senior researcher Annachiara Raia wrote a tribute in his honour, highlighting his fight as, in his own words, 'a language warrior' for African-language literatures.

The ASCL has a vibrant Visiting Fellowship Programme. Selected fellows collaborate and network with colleagues, make use of our excellent library, and give a seminar. Learn more about our current visiting fellows: Girma Negash, Gloria Okeke, and Aurore Vermylen.

This month’s Library Highlight features five brand new novels from leading African authors for you to enjoy over the summer. Come pick up the latest writings by Nnedi Okorafor, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Ben Okri, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu at the African Library!