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“Critical Junctures in the shaping of Ethiopia”: New Article From AfSP Professor Lahra Smith and alum Bethania Michael (BSFS’19 and MSFS’22)
Professor Smith and Bethany Michael's article "Critical Junctures in the shaping of Ethiopia" is available at the Journal of Eastern African. …
March 19, 2026
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Why African Judges Wear Wigs: Al Jazeera Interview with AfSP Professor Halimat Somotan
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March 19, 2026
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“Invasive AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms”: AfSP Professor Bulelani Jili featured in the Guardian
"The real challenge, therefore, is not simply whether surveillance is regulated, but how societies negotiate the balance between security, accountability and civil liberties once…
March 19, 2026
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‘Setting a Place for Us’ with Author and Chef Hawa Hassan
Join us in a conversation with author and chef Hawa Hassan on February! …
January 31, 2026
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African Studies Spring Break Study Abroad Opportunities
Interested in studying abroad in Africa? Check out our various spring break and summer! …
September 22, 2025
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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