Author: Joel Odota
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The 3rd Annual ANU African Studies Network Conference is Here!
After several months of hard work, on behalf of the Organizing Committee for this year’s conference, I am happy to announce that the ground is set for our conference to kick off on November 28th, 2024, at the Australian National University. This year’s conference theme, Decolonizing Knowledge: Reframing Australia-Africa Relations in the New Era, stresses…
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Happy 62nd Independence, Uganda
On October 9, 1962, Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule, with Apollo Milton Obote as its first Prime Minister. However, like many former colonies, Uganda experienced significant political upheaval in the decades following independence. In 1966, Prime Minister Obote suspended the constitution and illegally overthrew President Edward Mutesa, who was also the King of…
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Call for Abstracts: 3rd Annual Australian National University African Studies Network Conference
Theme: Decolonising Knowledge: Reframing Australia-Africa Relations in the New EraDates: November 28-29, 2024Location: Australian National University (ANU) Campus, Canberra (Virtual participation available) The Australian National University African Studies Network is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for its 3rd Annual Conference. We invite submissions from all disciplines related to the conference theme. The conference…
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Breaking Barriers: Overcoming challenges faced by African-Australian young people
By Dr Matthew Mabefam (Melbourne University) This Thursday, June 13, at 1pm Perth time, the Centre for Australia-Africa Relations at Curtin University will host a seminar by Dr Matthew Mabefam, a lecturer in Development Studies and Melbourne Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Social and Political Sciences. Dr Mabefam is visiting the Centre for Australia-Africa…
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Happy National Day, Ethiopia!
Today is the National Day of Ethiopia or the Downfall of the Derg Day. The day is celebrated every year on May 28th. In 1974, a military junta called the Derg deposed the ruling government and established a socialist state. The Derg regime faced internal conflicts, uprisings, drought, and mass displacement. It was eventually overthrown…
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Research and Publication Workshop
Would you like to improve your research and publication skills? Then join us on May 31st for a two-hour session where you will learn how to get your paper published with ease. The session will be conducted by two exceptional faculty members from ANU. Dr. Safiya Okai-Ugbaje, is one of the two facilitators of the…
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Celebrating 33 years of Eritrean independence!
Today, we proudly commemorate the 33rd anniversary of Eritrea’s independence. We extend our heartfelt wishes to all the courageous Eritreans celebrating this significant day. Eritrea’s journey to independence began with the end of Italian colonial rule in 1941. Following a decade of British administration, the United Nations established Eritrea as an autonomous region within the…
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Fostering women’s empowerment through storytelling
EVENT LOCATION 146 Ellery Cres, Acton ACT 2601 TIME: 06:30PM (Canberra Time) Please join us on the 26th of this month for a panel discussion featuring a group of African women and women of African descent who will be sharing their experiences of living and working in Australia. The panel will include some amazing female…
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We need volunteers
Media, Research, and Events Are you passionate about African and Australian affairs and interested in contributing a few hours of your time and skills? We are seeking individuals to join our media, research, and events teams.Come join us and engage in what you love alongside a team of dedicated colleagues.Indicate your interest today; we eagerly…
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Happy 64th Independence Day, Senegal!
Today, we journey to the westernmost point of the African mainland, Senegal, as it celebrates its 64th independence anniversary. Senegal’s 64th independence is marked by jubilation. The country’s enduring democracy faced challenges during the recent general election, which resulted in the imprisonment of its elected President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye (BDF), by former president Macky…