Emory African Studies
@EmoryIAS
The Institute of African Studies is dedicated to building a strong, vibrant community of scholars, teachers and students of Africa and the African diaspora.
The Institute of African Studies extends our sincere gratitude to Dr. Senait Kebede for an engaging and insightful talk on “Global Health Challenges and Successes in Africa.” Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a thoughtful and impactful discussion!
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REVISED: There has been some revisions to our Spring 2026 Events poster that was previously shared. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the individual event flyers as they are released. These flyers will reflect the confirmed dates, times, and locations.
SAVE THE DATE! The IAS invites you to join us for a talk featuring Dr. Senait Kebede, on the topic of “Global Health Challenges and Successes in Africa”. Be a part of the conversation on the difficulties and advances shaping health outcomes across the African continent.
Emory students, if you are still looking for classes for your Spring 2026 schedule, consider taking AFS 270 African History through African Writings. See the attached flyer for more information. @emorycollege #emoryclassof2027 #emoryclassof2026 #emoryclassof2028
The Library of Africa and the African Diaspora announces 9 writers for its 2026 Black Atlantic Residency in Accra! From over 300 applicants, the final cohort of poets, scholars, and activists will question "What is Africa to the world?" 🌍🔬 @loatad_org brittlepaper.com/2025/12/loatad/
Today's IAS Art and Wellness event was a wonderful opportunity to fellowship, relax, and be creative! Many thanks to Dr. Susan Elizabeth Gagliardi and students Bukunmi Bifarin and Raeghan Swanson for organizing today's event! #emoryarthistory #emorycollege #artlovers
Some of the beautiful people who are part of the @emoryafricanstudies community @asanewsonline in Atlanta. Happy to see @laneygradschool students and @emorycollege faculty presenting their work at the ASA. With our former IAS postdoctoral fellow @bbwesigye.
AS former postdoc Ben Twagira meets current postdoc Elijah Zehyoue at 2025 ASA Conference!
IAS invites you to come celebrate the incredible work Emory Dance has created this semester, from African Dance to Modern and Ballet! #africandance #dance #emory #emorydance
We are happy to show pics of graduate student, Alapa Odugbo, presenting on day one of the African Studies Association conference here in Atlanta! Stay tuned for more pics and more highlights of this three day conference! #emorycollege #emoryuniveristy #africanstudiesassociation
Thanks to Matthew Carotenuto, Professor of History, Hanson Associate Dean of International and Intercultural Studies St. Lawrence University who stopped by to share information about the St. Lawrence Kenya Program, one of the longest-running U.S. study abroad programs in Africa.
Many thanks to Dr. Jennifer Lofkrantz for sharing her research in the talk entitled "Jihad, Captivity and Ransoming: Lessons from the Sokoto Caliphate", and for the time spent with the IAS community. We wish her the best as she continues her research!
The IAS invites you in celebrating global learning, cultural exchange, and the voices that shape our interconnected world. The theme highlights how international perspectives enrich our campus and our communities. Scan the QR code for more information!
Deep gratitude to Eve Blouin for courageously sharing the harrowing, emotional journey to reclaim the rights to her mothers, Andrée Blouin’s book "My Country, Africa: Autobiography of the Black Pasionaria" — a story that deserves to be heard, honored, and protected.
More pictures from yesterday's event featuring Angolan writer João Melo!
Attending @ASANewsOnline 2025 Annual Meeting in Atlanta? Keep an eye out for AEH Editor and 2023 ASA Best Book Prize winner Mariana Candido @CandidoMarianaP Inquire about submitting the work you'll be presenting to AEH and organising special issues with us!
The students currently enrolled in AFS 263, Introduction to African Studies will hold a student moderated online conversation with Eve Blouin. Eve Blouin is the editor of Andrée Blouin’s autobiography My Country, Africa: Autobiography of the Black Pasionara (2024).
Emory community join IAS and ASA for a special screening of Tasuma, the Fighter! It’s a heartwarming and witty comedy about community, resilience, and postcolonial West Africa. Come through for good vibes, great conversation, and a glimpse into Burkinabé cinema!
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