Center for African Studies at Howard University

Center for African Studies at Howard University Center for African Studies at Howard educates the public about Africa and facilitates the exchange of ideas, information and research findings on Africa.

The Center for African Studies (CfAS) at Howard University is a Title VI National Resource Center and a campus-wide hub that supports and enhances Africa-related teaching and research.

Join us this FRIDAY in DC as we celebrate Africa Day 2026 and honor the shared heritage, resilience, and global impact o...
05/21/2026

Join us this FRIDAY in DC as we celebrate Africa Day 2026 and honor the shared heritage, resilience, and global impact of people of African descent around the world. Together, we will engage in meaningful conversations on policy, solidarity, development, and the future of Africa and the diaspora.

May 22, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location shared upon registration.
Virtual participation available via Zoom.

To RSVP contact:
Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith at [email protected]
or AdNA at [email protected]

Congratulations to Ana Lucia Araujo, Professor in the Department of History at Howard University, on her appointment as ...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to Ana Lucia Araujo, Professor in the Department of History at Howard University, on her appointment as one of the five editors of African Economic History—a leading journal advancing scholarship on African economies across time and disciplines.

Please consider submitting a paper to the journal. Papers and reviews of books are accepted in English, French, and Portuguese.

They recently published a review of Dr. Benjamin's new book and Dr. Araujo is co-editing a forthcoming special issue "Africa and Capitalism: Connecting Economic, Material, and Visual Dimensions in the Era of the Transatlantic Slave Trade" that will be out later this year, and there will be a panel on this special issue at the next meeting of the African Studies Association in New Orleans.

Learn more about the Call for Papers here: https://aeh.uwpress.org/page/cfp

Join us for the dissertation defense of DaQuan Lawrence, Ph.D. Candidate at Howard University, presenting “Urban Class S...
05/06/2026

Join us for the dissertation defense of DaQuan Lawrence, Ph.D. Candidate at Howard University, presenting “Urban Class Structure in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Case Studies from Johannesburg and Tshwane.”

Monday, May 11, 2026
1:00–2:30 PM

Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/DQLdefense

An impactful evening with Bobi Wine, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi of Uganda—2026 presidential candidate, former Member of Parl...
04/30/2026

An impactful evening with Bobi Wine, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi of Uganda—2026 presidential candidate, former Member of Parliament, and artist—at Howard University, engaging in a powerful and deeply reflective conversation on democracy, leadership, and the responsibility of a generation. This event was organized by the African Studies Graduate Students’ Association (ASGSA).

Fall 2026 Somali I, II & III at Howard UniversityBuild confidence in speaking, reading, and writing while exploring Soma...
04/30/2026

Fall 2026 Somali I, II & III at Howard University

Build confidence in speaking, reading, and writing while exploring Somali culture and global connections. Study abroad opportunities available.

Last week, the Center for African Studies at Howard University was proud to host a dynamic conversation on financial emp...
04/29/2026

Last week, the Center for African Studies at Howard University was proud to host a dynamic conversation on financial empowerment with the African Diaspora Federal Credit Union. The gathering brought together leaders, scholars, and community members for thoughtful dialogue and meaningful exchange focused on strengthening financial futures across the African diaspora.

Join us for an evening with Bobi Wine, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi of Uganda—2026 presidential candidate, former MP, and arti...
04/28/2026

Join us for an evening with Bobi Wine, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi of Uganda—2026 presidential candidate, former MP, and artist. A powerful conversation on democracy, dissent, and the politics shaping a generation.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Miners Building, Main Auditorium
Howard University, Washington, D.C.

On Tuesday, our event: AI, Data, and Africa: The Future of Global Innovation, brought critical conversations to the fore...
04/24/2026

On Tuesday, our event: AI, Data, and Africa: The Future of Global Innovation, brought critical conversations to the forefront at Howard University—exploring how artificial intelligence and data are shaping Africa’s role in the global future.

Featuring Dr. Uyi Stewart of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and moderated by Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume, the discussion centered on inclusive innovation, equity, and African-led solutions in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Hosted by the Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics (CADSA), led by Dr. Talitha Washington, in collaboration with the Center for African Studies, with support from the AI Advisory Council and the Office of Academic Innovation and Strategic Initiatives.

The inaugural Africa–China Initiative Student Lab: Cyberthreat Challenge brought together students from Georgetown Unive...
04/24/2026

The inaugural Africa–China Initiative Student Lab: Cyberthreat Challenge brought together students from Georgetown University and Howard University at the Mortara Center in Washington, DC on March 28. The event featured student presentations of policy briefs focused on cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and Africa–China technology dynamics, followed by expert feedback and a public Q&A.

Join us for the 2026 Annual ACI Spring Symposium - this year’s conversation explores Chinese infrastructure in the Globa...
04/22/2026

Join us for the 2026 Annual ACI Spring Symposium - this year’s conversation explores Chinese infrastructure in the Global South, from shifting development policies to geopolitics and investment case studies across Africa and Central Asia.

TOMORROW, April 23, 2026
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Mortara Center, 3600 N St NW

Hybrid option available

RSVP: bit.ly/aciss26

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