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Welcome AfSP’s newest faculty: Dr. Bulelani Jili!
Dr. Bulelani Jili is joining the African Studies Program as our newest Associate Professor! Also affiliated with the Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) program,…
September 22, 2025
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Marina McPhail (SFS’25) embraces challenge in her time at Georgetown
Throughout her time on the Hilltop, Marina McPhail (SFS’25) has always been one to take risks. As an international political economy (IPEC) major, she has studied the…
September 12, 2025
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Joella Kiondo (SFS ’25) combines cultural connection and urban planning
Joella Kiondo (SFS’25) is on a mission to connect cultures and uplift voices. As a culture and politics (CULP) major, she’s found purpose in advancing urban development…
September 12, 2025
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New Article From Professor Halimat Somotan
Professor Halimat Somotan's new article "Contested Burial Grounds: African Religious Communities, Urban Displacement, and the Spatial Politics of Difference in Colonial Lagos,…
February 21, 2025
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Professor Halimat Somotan wins Honorable Mention from Urban History Association
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October 3, 2024
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Meet the 2024-2025 Africa-China Initiative Post Doctoral Fellow!
Dr. Asma Amina Belem joins the African Studies Program from the National Cheng-Chi University in Taiwan, where she received a PhD in Development Studies and a master’s degree…
October 3, 2024
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“Coming Into Its Own:” A History of the African Studies Program at SFS
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February 24, 2022