Demographer Audrey Kalindi has been awarded her doctorate for her dissertation: “Population Level Burden and Inequities in Maternal Health Care Utilisation in Zambia” The Dean of CASS  has announced that ‘Associate Professor Bernard Baffour has been appointed as Associate Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA). Bernard moves into this role, having been a

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Public lecture by Prof Mike Savage, London School of Economics ‘using recent research in the UK and South Africa, Professor Savage focusesspecifically on how legal devices underwrite wealth accumulation., Tuesday 23 April 20245.30 pm – 7.30 pm AEST    Light refreshments will be served at 5.30Level 1 Foyer and Auditorium (1.28)RSSS Building, 146 Ellery Crescent

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  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

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By Iddrisu Bukari Photo by HuansinAfrica.com About the study: In 2020, breast cancer accounted for over 21% of all new cancer cases in Ghana, making it the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Particularly alarming are the high breast cancer mortalities in Northern Ghana, where delays in diagnosis, and treatment exacerbate the issue. The

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Audrey Kalindi will co-author a paper on ‘Disaggregated Level Child Comorbidity in Zambia: Application of Small Area Estimation method’ at the Population Association of America 2024 Annual Meeting, April 18 , Columbus, Ohio.https://submissions.mirasmart.com/PAA2024/ViewSubmissionFile.aspx?sbmID=5002&mode=html&validate=false 

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Yesterday, we commemorated Tunisia’s 68th independence anniversary, and today, we are delighted to spotlight another remarkable African nation nestled along the southwest coast of Africa, gazing out onto the vast expanse of the South Atlantic Ocean—Namibia. Namibia: The Land of the Brave Namibia boasts renowned attractions such as the Sossusvlei Dunes, the majestic Spitzkoppe, and

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Happy Independence, Tunisia!  Tunisia is not any better after the Arab Springs, with the country facing serious economic and political crises  COVID-19 hit Tunisia hard and jeopardised economic growth further  Australia maintains a stable relationship with Tunisia, but the diplomatic presence and trade between the two countries are limited.  Today, we celebrate 68 years since

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‘Does China’s BRI and Private Investment Abroad Help Industrial Development in the Third World? Tenuous Technology Transfers Between China and Ethiopia’ Speaker Dr Liang Chen Hosted by Australian Centre on China in the World Date and timeThu 14th Mar 2024, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm AEDT LocationSeminar Room + Online, Australian Centre on China in the

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  Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women worldwide. In honour of this occasion, let’s highlight the remarkable women who contribute to the ANU African Studies Network (ASN). Here they are:  Karo Moret-Miranda:   Karo is a lecturer at the Australian National University School of History, focusing on African and

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See Susan’s biography in yesterday’s post. The Thursday talk on campus is on ‘Transforming irrigation in southern Africa’  Join from the meeting link https://aciar.webex.com/aciar/j.php?MTID=mb04a4f41c0c57e31bbe3e46f68ab0097 From Susan.O’Connell @aciar.gov.au Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2650 838 7290Meeting password: GPqpyMPM352 Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only) +61-2-9338-2221,,26508387290## Australia Toll Join by phone

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