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African Futures Scholar Gladys Gakenia Njoroge

“As I leave here, I want to build a product that is of quality, something that can be used out there in the world, something bigger than myself.” 🌟Meet Dr. Gladys Gakenia Njoroge, Assistant Professor and researcher in Biostatistics at United States International University - Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.She reflects on her journey: “This experience gave me a chance to concentrate on my work, I wake up every day thinking about my project and growth.” ✨The program supported Gladys in refining her skills, focusing on impactful work, and preparing her to create meaningful contributions beyond her research.

By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major

Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026

EDUCATION

New Digital Archive on Lagos History

We are pleased to announce the launch of Our Lagos History, a digital archive dedicated to preserving and sharing historical records on Lagos. The archive can be assessed at www.ourlagoshistory.org. The collection includes letters, newspapers, photographs, and personal writings sourced from private archives. Some materials are presented in their original format, while others are incomplete due to their fragile condition. Our Lagos History makes Lagos history accessible to researchers, educators, and the wider public. We invite you to explore the stories, people, and ideas that have shaped the city. Questions about the collection can be directed to the coordinators (Halimat Somotan and Mufutau Oluwasegun Jimoh) at ourlagoshistory@gmail.com. Contact Information Halimat Somotan and and Mufutau Oluwasegun Jimoh at ourlagoshistory@gmail.com. Contact Email ourlagoshistory@gmail.com URL http://ourlagoshistory.org

Bridging Traditional Medicine and Data Science: A Transcontinental Approach to Diabetes-Related

As the global health community increasingly recognizes that the most persistent health challenges require collaborative interdisciplinary solution, the intersection of traditional knowledge and modern statistical innovation offers particularly promising avenues for advancement. Through the Alliance of African Partnership’s (AAP) African Futures Program, my year as a visiting scholar at Michigan State University in (MSU) has embodied this collaborative spirit, marrying Africa’s rich ethnobotanical heritage with innovative biostatistical methodologies to address one of the continent’s most pressing, yet often overlooked, diabetes complications. Diabetes-induced erectile dysfunction (DIED) affects an estimated two-thirds of male diabetic patients globally, with prevalence rates exceeding 71% in African populations. Despite these staggering figures, conventional pharmacological interventions, primarily phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, offer merely symptomatic relief while failing to address underlying hormonal and metabolic dysregulation. Moreover, these treatments remain inaccessible to many due to cost, adverse effects and contraindications in cardiovascular compromised patients. This clinical gap has driven my research focus toward evaluating indigenous medicinal plants that have supported African communities for generations, specifically Mondia whitei (Mw) and Withania somnifera (Ws), traditionally renowned for their adaptogenic and aphrodisiac properties. The African Futures Program has provided the essential infrastructure to transform this research from a localized inquiry into a globally informed investigation. I have spent the 2025 academic year collaborating closely with my two mentors: Prof. Yuehua Cui in MSU's Department of Statistics & Probability and Prof Calvin Omolo of USIU-Africa, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Public Health. This partnership has been instrumental in elevating our methodological approach by moving beyond standard herbal efficacy testing to implement mixture design experiments and advanced regression analyses that can detect subtle synergistic interactions between bioactive compounds. Our recent study, conducted at USIU - Africa Pharmacy Laboratories represents a paradigm shift in phytotherapeutic research methodology. Rather than testing herbs in isolation, a common limitation in traditional medicine research, we employed advanced mixture design methodologies to evaluate the combined effects of Mondia whitei and Withania somnifera in alloxan-induced diabetic rat models. The results have been compelling. While the individual extracts showed modest improvements in testosterone restoration and glycemic control, an optimized herbal combination demonstrated statistically significant synergistic effects producing the greatest improvement in testosterone levels and substantial reductions in fasting blood glucose compared to single-herb treatments. These findings suggest that strategic combination of these herbs may simultaneously address the metabolic deregulation and vascular dysfunction underlying DIED through complimentary pathways, Withania somnifera improving insulin sensitivity and systemic metabolic health while Mondia whitei enhances local nitric oxide critical for erectile function. Further research is underway to identify optimal formulation ratios and validate these effects in clinical settings. What distinguishes this research within the global health landscape is its commitment to methodological rigour that meets international standards while remaining culturally grounded and accessible. During my tenure at MSU, I have actively disseminated these findings through high-impact academic channels including presentations at the Dahshu Data Science Symposium on "Innovative Frontiers: AI and Data-Driven Advances in Drug Development" and at the 2025 Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference. These platforms have not only amplified African pharmaceutical research within global scientific discourse but have also facilitated crucial networking with biostatisticians and epidemiologists exploring similar One Health intersections between plant-based interventions and chronic disease management. Beyond the laboratory and conference podium came other openings through this fellowship. Our research team was recently selected for the 3rd cohort of the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Faculty Fellows Program. This will enable us to develop virtual exchange curricula that will train the next generation of African Epidemiology and Public Health researchers in advanced biostatistical methods. Additionally, I have engaged extensively with MSU’s research ecosystem through workshops hosted by the American Statistical Association, the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, and specialized training in machine learning applications for healthcare data skills that are already informing grant proposals aimed at securing sustainable funding for this research trajectory. As we look toward translating these preclinical findings into clinical applications, the importance of sustained international partnership becomes increasingly evident. Current pharmacological solutions for DIED remain inadequate for Africa’s growing diabetic population, projected to double by 2045. The development of evidence-based Phytomedicines, validated through rigorous statistical frameworks yet derived from accessible indigenous resources, represents a uniquely African solution to a global health challenge. However, realizing this potential requires continued collaboration between African research institutions and international partners who can provide advanced analytical capabilities, funding access, and platforms for global advocacy. The AAP’s version of advancing health through collaboration finds its truest expression in such transcontinental research partnerships. By connecting USIU - Africa’s ethno-botanical expertise with MSU’s statistical progress, we are not merely studying herbal extracts; We are modeling a new approach to global health research, one that respects traditional knowledge systems while demanding scientific excellence. As we finalize our first publication and prepare grant applications for expanded clinical trials, I am reminded that the most powerful innovations in health often emerge not from isolated laboratories, but from the fertile intersection of diverse perspectives, methodologies, and shared commitment to healing. In an era where pharmaceutical accessibility remains profoundly equitable, partnerships that validate and optimize Indigenous medicinal resources offer more than academic advancement, they offer hope for sustained, culturally congruent healthcare solutions. Through the African Futures Program, we are demonstrating that when African traditional medicine meets rigorous biostatistical science, the result is not just better research, but a pathway toward health equity that honors both our scientific aspirations and our cultural heritage. Gladys G. Njoroge is a research scholar with the Alliance for African Partnership at Michigan State University and faculty member at USIU-Africa, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Public Health. Her research focuses on phytotherapeutic interventions for diabetes complications and the application of advanced statistical methodologies in traditional medicine research.

By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major

Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

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CALL FOR PAPERS, JOURNAL OF WEST AFRICAN HISTORY

Founding Editor-in-Chief: Nwando Achebe Editors: Saheed Aderinto, Trevor R. Getz, Toby Green, Vincent Hiribarren, Harry Nii Koney Odamtten. Book Review Editors: Mark Deets, Nana Kesse, Madina Thiam. Open call - no set deadlineThe Journal of West African History (JWAH) is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary research journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarship on West African history. Positioned at the forefront of new research, JWAH addresses representation gaps by fostering critical scholarship on topics such as women and gender, sexuality, slavery, oral history, popular and public culture, and religion. The editorial board invites submissions that engage diverse topical, theoretical, and methodological approaches. Committed to rigorous analysis and international in scope, JWAH offers a critical intervention in knowledge production. Each issue includes scholarly book reviews, and articles are published in English, French, and Portuguese, with African-language abstracts. JWAH is published by Michigan State University Press. The editorial board invites scholars to submit original article-length manuscripts (not exceeding 10,000 words including endnotes) accompanied by an abstract that summarizes the argument and significance of the work. Review essays should engage the interpretation, meaning, or importance of an author’s argument for a wider scholarly audience. See what we have available for review on our Book Reviews page. Please contact our Book Review Editors at mark.deets@aucegypt.edu, madina.thiam@nyu.edu, or nkesse@clarku.edu for more information. Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of West African History should be submitted online at https://lnkd.in/eDBDg6fX. In order to submit an article, you will have to create an account. The site will guide you through this process.

Universities and Society at the End of Empire and Beyond (UniSoc)

Location United Kingdom Subject Fields Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies, Contemporary History, European History / Studies, Immigration & Migration History / Studies, World History / Studies Call for Papers Universities and Society at the End of Empire and Beyond (UniSoc) A workshop at the University of Birmingham | 23-24 June 2026 Based upon an academic partnership between the Universities of Birmingham in the UK and Leiden in the Netherlands, Universities and Society at the End of Empire and Beyond (UniSoc) uses these two global seats of learning as a starting point to examine the role of universities in the transition from colonial to postcolonial and multicultural societies over the past century. Both institutions have started to reflect critically on this legacy. Building on these initiatives, and on the emerging scholarship on universities in (post) colonial contexts, UniSoc asks how the remit and modus operandi of European universities evolved in the aftermath of empire, opening a neglected entry-point into the wider question of the interplay between the colonial past and the post-colonial present. The field of decolonisation studies has been remarkably dynamic in the twenty-first century, structured in particular by the ‘Decolonization Seminar’ held at the Library of Congress in Washington over ten years (2005-2015), and enriched by the multiple opportunities for cross-fertilization between empirical history and the theoretical perspectives underpinning postcolonial studies. Yet, one aspect which deserves further elaboration relates to the very places where these conversations have taken place: the universities, notably in the Western world. UniSoc seeks to uncover how institutions of higher education navigated the decolonisation process, both in the former metropoles and the former colonies. Scholarship has shown how, in the late colonial period, universities both trained students that would become colonial civil servants, as well as more and more students from the colonies – with the inequalities undergirding colonialism as a result increasingly discussed and challenged. Understanding decolonization as a process, Unisoc aims to take the work on the role of universities in the period after formal decolonization further and examine how universities also played a role in the transition towards the post-colonial order, sending their researchers to newly-independent states, embracing the development paradigm and sometimes accompanying the development of burgeoning academic life in countries that were still in the making. Whilst it was crucial at the time, this role in helping set up an academic framework – sometimes from scratch – can also be seen as a form of acculturation. Back in the metropoles, universities were at the heart of intellectual efforts to conceptualize the new world that was emerging out of decolonisation, from global power relations to migratory patterns, and what this meant for local societies. At the same time, the student body also changed significantly, further questioning the unspoken assumptions of these institutions. Universities continue to play a key role in conversations about the future of nations that have to re-invent their place in the world, whilst facing significant change in sociological and ethnic dynamics as a direct legacy of their imperial trajectories. The first event of this new research programme will take the shape of a workshop in Birmingham on 23 and 24 June 2026, for which paper proposals are invited. Potential contributions could include, but are not limited to, the following areas: - Universities and the training of new colonial elites - The production of knowledge in the decolonisation period - The role of higher education in thinking post-colonial societies - Universities and public discourses on race and migration - Evolutions in curricula - The trajectories of universities in (former) European colonies - Technical training and the transition from colonial to postcolonial - Student experiences - Universities and their societal context: cities, regions, networks - Universities, decolonisation and humanitarian action - Practice transmission (e.g. in Law Departments) - University collections and decolonisation - Decolonial approaches to learning and science - Ethical considerations around knowledge and universality The workshop is committed to bringing together perspectives from the Global North and South. The initiative will also lead to a special issue in a leading journal – provisional title: Shaping the Post-Empire? Universities and Decolonisation. Please send your paper proposals, accompanied by a short 1 page CV, to the organisers Berny Sèbe in Birmingham (b.c.sebe [at] bham.ac.uk) and Anne-Isabelle Richard in Leiden (a.i.richard [at] hum.leidenuniv.nl) before 27 March 2026. A small number of bursaries contributing towards accommodation and travel expenses will be made available to contributors unable to secure institutional funding. Please state this in your proposal if you wish to apply for one of these bursaries. Contact Email a.i.richard@hum.leidenuniv.nl

Herskovits Library of African Studies Research Grant

Location Illinois, United States Subject Fields African History / Studies This travel grant was established in 2021 to facilitate and support research projects that significantly benefit from substantial onsite use of the unique, special and archival collections of the Herskovits Library. The grant is available to researchers whose projects explore new lines of inquiry, interdisciplinary and multi-layered research and contribute to the deeper understanding of the diverse peoples and countries of the African continent. Projects should emphasize the need for extensive onsite use of the library's collections. Funding Each year we will award one or more grants, up to a total of $3,000, open to all fields of study supported by the collections of the Herskovits Library of African Studies. We reserve the right to award only a portion of the requested amount. Grants will be awarded to reimburse expenses for transportation, accommodations, and meals for one or more on-site visits to Northwestern University Libraries. For more information about the application process go to https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/distinctive-special-collections/herskovits-library/research-grant.html Contact Email librarygrants@northwestern.edu URL https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/distinctive-special-…

African Futures Scholar Asha Nalunga

“The program goes beyond giving space for research, it provides mentorship on how to become a leader in your industry.” 🌟Meet Dr. Asha Nalunga, Lecturer at Makerere University, Uganda, Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics, specializing in employment in horticultural value chains.She reflects on her journey: “AAP provides a space where you can actually focus on your research, think critically, and achieve the goals you want to achieve.” ✨The program helped Asha develop new skills, gain guidance from experienced professionals, and expand her perspective in her field.

By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major

Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026

EDUCATION

EE 30 Under 30 - Nominations Open

EE 30 Under 30 EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 — Nominations Now Open EE 30 Under 30 celebrates young people across the globe who are building a sustainable future through education. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 will receive global recognition, join a growing community of inspiring EE leaders, and have access to ongoing opportunities for professional development and networking. Nominate yourself or a young leader you know by March 31. Nominate a young leader > Applicant Webinar Register here for our 2026 Applicant Webinar on March 10 at 10:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (find your time zone) to learn more about the program and some tips for writing a strong nomination. A recording of the webinar will be shared with all registrants. Environmental education (EE) and leadership show up in many different forms! We aim to recognize leaders with a wide range of backgrounds who are bringing new constituencies and insights to EE. We highly encourage nominees from across sectors and disciplines to apply. We welcome nominees who are: Working at any scale: local, national, regional, or global, in rural or urban contexts, just to name a few! In any position or role: community organizer, director, consultant, artist, teacher, and much more. Using education in any context: in schools, businesses, communities, church groups, networks, government, the media—you name it! Collapse All Eligibility requirements Nominees must be 30 years old or younger (as of March 31, 2026). If you are over 30, you can still nominate someone else! Nominees can come from anywhere in the world. Nominations must be in English, but your nomination will not be judged based on your English language ability. Nominees must be using EE to address sustainability issues, build a more resilient environmental movement, and/or create healthier and more civically engaged communities. Read more about the key elements of EE here. Nominees must demonstrate some leadership in EE, but you do not need to be in a leadership position to demonstrate leadership! This can include (but is not limited to!) inspiring others to take action towards a shared vision, listening to and taking action for the needs of your community, innovating in the face of challenges, and welcoming everyone to participate and engage. For more about leadership, check out our blog "What Is a Leader?" Video requirement: All nominees need to submit a short introduction video (90 seconds max) and provide a letter of support. Please take a close look at the application, whether you are nominating yourself or someone else, to understand these requirements. We highly encourage you to use your own words and not rely on AI-generated content, including written responses from Chat GPT or other AI platforms. We will not consider videos that are AI-generated. Preview the nomination form Downloadable versions of the application can be accessed below for your personal use (Note: you must submit your application through Submittable to be considered for this award): Nominating someone else: DOCX | PDF Nominating myself: DOCX | PDF Spread the word about the EE 30 Under 30 Call for Nominations Check out our EE 30 Under 30 Promotion Toolkit for sample messaging and graphics. About EE 30 Under 30 Since 2016, NAAEE's EE 30 Under 30 program has recognized 301 individuals from 57 countries who are making a difference through environmental education. To address today’s complex challenges, we need a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences. EE 30 Under 30 celebrates the unique and passionate leadership of talented young leaders around the world and gives them a professional boost to increase their impact. Each year our awardees join a growing alumni network of inspiring environmental education leaders and receive ongoing opportunities to network, grow professionally, and promote their work. Since 2020, a number of EE 30 Under 30 alumni have been supported by the Changemaker Grants program, which provides financial and professional development support to bring new transformative ideas to life and sustain their ongoing work. The EE 30 Under 30 and Changemaker Grants programs are made possible by the Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) and the Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation. Additional support was provided by the Environmental Stewardship Fund, a fund of Tides Foundation. FAQ Meet EE 30 Under 30 Alumni Changemaker Grantees Questions? Reach out to ee30u30@naaee.org Congratulations to Our 2025 EE 30 Under 30 Awardees! The North American Association for Environmental Education introduces its newest class of 30 visionary leaders under 30—rising changemakers from 21 countries who are transforming the future of environmental education. Get inspired by the stories and insights of the rising leaders making a difference in environmental education. Read the press release The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is thrilled to unveil its tenth class of trailblazers under age 30 who are using environmental education to create lasting impact in communities worldwide. The EE 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 range in age from 16 to 30, hail from 21 countries, and work with a wide range of audiences to tackle complex environmental and social issues in their communities. They encompass a variety of topics and approaches to EE, from teacher training and outdoor education to new technologies that address fast fashion to community-centered programs for ocean conservation and ecosystem restoration. Their collective work is reaching more than 300,000 people each year.

TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme - SSA

The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme provides postdoctoral researchers living and working in sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to make a three-month ‘Cooperation Visit’ to a research institute in Germany. Such visits must be undertaken within 12 months of the award. The aim of the visit is to initiate research collaboration between African and German scientists with the ultimate goal of developing longer-term links, perhaps through other Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, or German Research Foundation) programmes. DFG will cover travel expenses and provide subsistence costs for the stay in Germany. The administration and financial operation of TWAS is undertaken by UNESCO in accordance with an agreement signed by the two organizations. Deadline: 15 April 2026 Eligibility Applicants need to hold a PhD obtained not earlier than 2021; however, for female applicants the year limit for the PhD can be extended by two years per child, i.e. for a woman with one child the PhD year would be 2019 or later. This exception for female applicants has a limit of three children which equals a maximum of six years. Therefore, the PhD of a female applicant with three or more children should not have been obtained before 2015. At the time of submission of the proposal applicants hold a research position at an institution located in a sub-Saharan African country. Applicants need to have been engaged in a science system (including graduate and postgraduate training, research, teaching) for at least five years prior to a respective call in a sub-Saharan African country or MENA country. Applicants already on site in Germany are not eligible. Applicants with an established collaboration with the intended host are not eligible. Examples of established collaboration include one common publication with the host Professor; the host Professor was previously the applicant's MSc or PhD supervisor; or other types of extensive collaboration. Preparatory interactions (such as virtual meetings, including other forms of communication) prior to the planned guest visit are encouraged. Previous recipients of a TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visit cannot reapply. For a second visit, the German host can apply for funding under the DFG Initiation of International Collaboration Programme. Women scientists are especially encouraged to apply. All academic fields will be considered. Finding a German host Please click here for useful information on how to identify the best German host in your field.TWAS and DFG cannot provide any assistance in identifying a German host. Information sheet for the host institution in Germany:https://www.dfg.de/twas_information_sheet_host_institution_germany/ Informationsblatt für die gastgebende Einrichtung in Deutschland:https://www.dfg.de/twas_infoblatt_gastgebende_einrichtung_deutschland/ Submitting your application Applicants must complete the online application form by clicking on the 'Apply now' button at the bottom of this page. While filling in the online application, applicants also need to upload the following documentation: scanned copy of your passport, even if expired (page with your name and surname); a recent invitation letter from a German host: - maximum two pages on the host institution’s letterhead paper, - it should contain the proposed time of the visit (up to 3 months) and should refer to the proposed cooperation. The results of the selection will be available in January/February 2027. Therefore, the visit can take place between February 2027 and February 2028. - It should be made evident that the applicant and the proposed host have mutually agreed on the research proposal that will be submitted; - confirmation that the necessary research facilities are available; two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with your work. The letters need to be on headed paper and signed; copy of the PhD certificate; evidence of proficiency in either English or German; supporting statement from the Head/Director of the applicant's home institute: it must confirm that the Head/Director is favourable to the application and that the applicant will be granted leave to take up the cooperation visit in Germany if awarded. Other information TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits do not include provisions for accompanying family members. Applications for part-time visits will be considered ineligible. Successful applicants must not take up other assignments during the period of their Cooperation Visits. DFG shall be entitled to a repayment of all or part of any funds paid to an applicant hereunder, in the event that the applicant intentionally or negligently fails to fulfil any or all of the above conditions. The applicant agrees to pay any reasonable legal and/or collection costs incurred by DFG to obtain the repayment. Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: the head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes may still apply for another programme. Please note that a detailed research proposal should be mutually agreed between the German host and the applicant before submitting it. Contact email: exchanges@twas.orgAPPLY NOW

Call for Manuscripts on African Regional Studies: Humanities, Social Sciences, & Law

Michael Galda Location Germany CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTSAfrican Studies: Humanities, Social Sciences & Law – Regional Perspectives GALDA VERLAG is a Berlin-based, academic publisher specializing in African Studies. It is entirely financed by Galda + Leuchter GmbH, an international library supplier and academic bookseller established in 1985. Because our publishing is cross-subsidized by our bookselling operations (import/export), we operate free from commercial pressures, author fees, or institutional dependencies. This allows us to focus entirely on academic quality and the promotion of African scholarship in Western academic libraries and global research communities. EDITORIAL PHILOSOPHY:We believe that the best African Studies scholarship comes from scholars who are rooted in the regions they study. We are primarily interested in work by researchers based in Africa — scholars who bring firsthand knowledge of local realities, languages, and communities to their research. We seek regionally-grounded, interdisciplinary scholarship across the full breadth of the humanities, social sciences, and law. Too often, African Studies privileges continental generalizations over the rich diversity of local cultures, social structures, legal traditions, and intellectual production. Our publishing program seeks to counter this by providing a platform for African scholars to bring their voices and perspectives to international academic audiences. AREAS OF INTEREST: Humanities & Cultural Studies:- Literature, literary criticism, and African-language literatures- Film, cinema, and visual culture- Theater, performance, music, and sonic cultures- Philosophy and intellectual history- Oral traditions, folklore, and mythology- Art, aesthetics, and material culture- Cultural memory, heritage, and preservation- Religion, spirituality, and belief systems- Translation studies and multilingual literary cultures- Digital humanities and new media Social Sciences:- Political science and governance- Sociology and social organization- Anthropology and ethnography- Economics and development studies- Demography and population studies- Education and knowledge production- Gender studies and feminist scholarship- Migration, diaspora, and transnational communities- Urban and rural transformations- Environmental studies and political ecology- Peace, conflict, and security studies- Public health and medical anthropology Law & Legal Studies:- Customary and traditional law- Indigenous legal systems and practices- Legal pluralism and hybrid legal orders- Constitutional development and human rights- Land law, property rights, and resource governance- Transitional justice and reconciliation- Criminal justice and penology- International law and African institutions (AU, regional courts)- Commercial law and economic regulation- Family law and personal status- Environmental law and natural resource management- Colonial legal legacies and postcolonial legal reform- Law and society in African contexts- Comparative legal studies across African regions History:- Regional and local histories- Community histories and micro-regional developments- Colonial and postcolonial history- Resistance movements and decolonization- Labor and migration history- Trade networks and economic history- Social and economic history- Environmental history and land use- Intellectual and institutional history- Oral history and narrative traditions Languages & Linguistics:- Documentation of indigenous and minority languages- Endangered languages and revitalization- Sociolinguistics and language policy- Linguistic anthropology- Translation and preservation of oral sources- Script traditions and literacy history GEOGRAPHIC EMPHASIS:While we welcome proposals from all African regions, we have particular interest in:- Central Africa (Great Lakes region, Congo Basin)- West Africa (Sahel, coastal regions)- East Africa (Horn of Africa, Swahili coast)- Southern Africa- Understudied or marginalized regions across the continent- Comparative and cross-regional studies- Transnational and diaspora perspectives WE ARE SEEKING: We welcome submissions from scholars based in Africa and from researchers worldwide whose work is grounded in African regional realities. We particularly encourage submissions from early-career scholars at African universities and research institutions. Doctoral Dissertations:- Recently defended dissertations- Dissertations in final revision- Revised dissertations adapted for broader academic audiences Monographs:- Original research by early-career scholars- Major works by established scholars- Comparative and transnational studies- Critical editions and scholarly translations Edited Volumes & Collaborative Works:- Thematic collections with multiple contributors- Conference proceedings of high academic quality- Research outputs from collaborative projects- Multi-author studies from research teams Festschriften:- Volumes honoring distinguished African scholars- Contributions celebrating scholarly careers and impact PUBLICATION DETAILS: Book Series: "African Studies – Regional Perspectives" Languages: We publish in both French and English. Format: High-quality print editions and digital/ebook formats Distribution: Our international bookselling network ensures placement in major Western academic libraries, research institutions, and specialized bookshops worldwide. International cataloguing & WorldCat visibility. WHAT WE OFFER AUTHORS: ✓ No publication fees or author charges✓ Professional editorial support throughout the process✓ International promotion and marketing✓ Representation at African Studies conferences✓ Long-term commitment to keeping works in print✓ Ethical publishing practices✓ Passion for books OUR COMMITMENT: As a non-profit publishing project funded by our bookselling and library supply operations since 1985, we are not driven by profit margins, commercial trends, or institutional agendas. This unique model allows us to:- Prioritize scholarship by Africa-based researchers- Take risks on important but unmarketable scholarship- Support early-career scholars and emerging voices- Publish works from understudied regions and topics- Champion interdisciplinary and regionally-grounded research- Maintain high editorial standards without commercial compromise- Keep all publications permanently in print and internationally visible We are particularly committed to amplifying the work of scholars who live and work in Africa, whose research reflects deep engagement with local realities, and who are often underserved by mainstream academic publishing. SUBMISSION PROCESS: Please send your manuscript OR a brief proposal (3–5 pages) in French or English including: 1. Project abstract (short) explaining: - Research questions and arguments - Contribution to scholarship - Regional focus and methodology - Intended audience 2. Sample chapter (preferably introduction or substantive chapter) 3. Estimated completion date (for works in progress) 4. Any special considerations We welcome preliminary inquiries and are happy to discuss potential projects informally before formal submission. If you are unsure whether your project fits our scope, please contact us. TIMELINE:We aim to provide initial feedback within 2–3 weeks of submission. CONTACT:Michael GaldaGALDA VERLAGEmail: michael.galda@galda.comWebsite: www.galda-verlag.de DEADLINE: This is an open, rolling call. We accept and review submissions throughout the year. ------------------------------------------------------- APPEL À MANUSCRITSÉtudes Africaines: Sciences Humaines, Sciences Sociales & Droit – Perspectives Régionales GALDA VERLAG est un projet éditorial académique à but non lucratif spécialisé dans les études africaines. Il est entièrement financé par Galda + Leuchter GmbH, un fournisseur international de bibliothèques et libraire académique fondé en 1985. Grâce à ce modèle de financement croisé par nos activités de librairie, nous opérons sans pressions commerciales, sans frais pour les auteurs et sans dépendance institutionnelle. PHILOSOPHIE ÉDITORIALE:Nous croyons que les meilleures recherches en études africaines proviennent de chercheurs ancrés dans les régions qu'ils étudient. Nous nous intéressons principalement aux travaux de chercheurs basés en Afrique — des universitaires qui apportent une connaissance directe des réalités locales, des langues et des communautés à leurs recherches. Notre programme éditorial offre une plateforme pour une recherche interdisciplinaire, ancrée régionalement, couvrant les sciences humaines, les sciences sociales et le droit. DOMAINES D'INTÉRÊT: Sciences Humaines et Études Culturelles:- Littérature, critique littéraire et littératures en langues africaines- Cinéma, arts visuels et culture visuelle- Théâtre, musique et arts performatifs- Philosophie et histoire intellectuelle- Traditions orales, folklore et mythologie- Mémoire culturelle, patrimoine et préservation- Humanités numériques et nouveaux médias Sciences Sociales:- Science politique et gouvernance- Sociologie et organisation sociale- Anthropologie et ethnographie- Économie et études du développement- Études de genre et recherche féministe- Migration, diaspora et communautés transnationales- Transformations urbaines et rurales- Études environnementales et écologie politique- Paix, conflit et études de sécurité- Santé publique et anthropologie médicale Droit et Études Juridiques:- Droit coutumier et traditionnel- Systèmes juridiques autochtones- Pluralisme juridique et ordres juridiques hybrides- Développement constitutionnel et droits de l'homme- Droit foncier et gouvernance des ressources- Justice transitionnelle et réconciliation- Droit international et institutions africaines- Droit commercial et régulation économique- Droit de la famille et statut personnel- Droit de l'environnement- Héritages juridiques coloniaux et réformes postcoloniales- Études juridiques comparatives à travers les régions africaines Histoire:- Histoires régionales et locales- Histoire coloniale et postcoloniale- Mouvements de résistance et décolonisation- Histoire sociale et économique- Histoire orale et traditions narratives Langues et Linguistique:- Documentation des langues autochtones et minoritaires- Langues menacées et revitalisation- Sociolinguistique et politique linguistique- Anthropologie linguistique EMPHASE GÉOGRAPHIQUE:Nous accueillons les propositions de toutes les régions africaines, avec un intérêt particulier pour:- Afrique centrale (Grands Lacs, bassin du Congo)- Afrique de l'Ouest (Sahel, régions côtières)- Afrique de l'Est (Corne de l'Afrique, côte swahilie)- Afrique australe- Régions sous-étudiées et communautés marginalisées- Études comparatives et transrégionales- Perspectives transnationales et diasporiques NOUS RECHERCHONS: Nous accueillons les soumissions de chercheurs basés en Afrique et de chercheurs du monde entier dont les travaux sont ancrés dans les réalités régionales africaines. Nous encourageons particulièrement les soumissions de jeunes chercheurs dans les universités et institutions de recherche africaines. Thèses de doctorat (récentes ou en révision)- Monographies (jeunes chercheurs et chercheurs confirmés)- Ouvrages collectifs et travaux collaboratifs- Éditions critiques et traductions savantes- Mélanges en l'honneur de chercheurs africains distingués CE QUE NOUS OFFRONS: ✓ Aucun frais de publication✓ Soutien éditorial professionnel✓ Distribution internationale✓ Promotion lors de conférences internationales✓ Engagement à long terme✓ Pratiques éditoriales éthiques SOUMISSION:Envoyez votre manuscrit ou une proposition (3–5 pages) comprenant:1. Résumé du projet2. Chapitre échantillon3. Date d'achèvement estimée Nous accueillons volontiers les demandes préliminaires. CONTACT:Michael GaldaGALDA VERLAGCourriel: michael.galda@galda.comwww.galda-verlag.de DATE LIMITE: Appel ouvert – soumissions continues acceptées Contact Information Michael Galda GALDA VERLAG www.galda-verlag.de Contact Email michael.galda@galda-verlag.de URL https://www.galda-verlag.de

By: Aaron Dorner

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

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African Futures Scholar Betina Lukwambe

“I came as a researcher, I am leaving as a global voice.” Meet Dr. Betina Lukwambe, Senior Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Department of Aquaculture Technology, Tanzania.Through the program, she strengthened her communication and leadership skills, preparing her to make an impact beyond her research. ✨She expresses her thanks: “Asante sana (Thank you very much) to Michigan State University for this experience!”

By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-Major

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026

EDUCATION

Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) welcomes the largest cohort yet of African Futures Research L

Fourteen scholars from across the AAP consortium are embarking on a year-long program focused on artificial intelligence and sustainable futures East Lansing, Michigan — Alliance for African Partnership (AAP), a consortium of ten leading African universities, Michigan State University (MSU), and a network of African research institutes, is pleased to announce the sixth cohort of the African Futures Research Leadership Program, a competitive visiting scholar initiative supporting early career researchers from AAP member institutions. This year’s cohort — the largest in the program’s history — will explore the theme Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Transdisciplinary Innovations for Sustainable Futures. Each scholar is paired with mentors from their home institutions and MSU for one year of impactful research, professional development, including curriculum innovation, scholarly and policy writing, grant proposal development, as well as conference attendance. Scholars will engage both virtually and in person with mentors and colleagues across disciplines to co-create research that advances sustainable futures across the continent. “This sixth cohort marks a significant turning point for the African Futures Research Leadership Program,” said Jose Jackson-Malete, co-director of the Alliance for African Partnership. “Welcoming our largest and most interdisciplinary group of scholars to date highlights both the rising demand for collaborative research leadership opportunities and the strength of our partnerships across African institutions. The focus on artificial intelligence and sustainable futures also signals how the program continues to evolve to address emerging global and continental priorities while empowering scholars to lead transformative research in their fields.” This year’s scholars are: Patrick Wafula Wamalwa– Agricultural Engineering, Egerton University Evalyn Wanjiru Mwihia– Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Egerton University Florence Ndibuuza– Higher Education, Makerere University Evah Maina– Pharmacy and Health Sciences, United States International University – Africa Keiphe Nani Setlhatlhanyo– Industrial Design and Technology, University of Botswana Bakadzi Moeti– Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana Thabang Madigoe– Business Management, University of Pretoria Sean Kruger– Economic and Management Sciences, University of Pretoria Sphiwe Skhosana– Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of Pretoria Daurice Nyirongo– Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL), Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Elhadji Bassirou Toure– Mathematics and Computer Science, Université Cheikh Anta Diop Nedson Theonest Kashaija– Water Resources Engineering, University of Dar es Salaam Fochi Amabilis Nwodo– Property Law, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Salimatou Traoré– English, Université Yambo Ouologuem of Bamako The program will begin in February 2026 with virtual collaboration, followed by an in-person residency for nine of the scholars at MSU from August through December 2026, and continued virtual engagement into early 2027. Due to new visa restrictions, five scholars will participate virtually during the entire program. Scholars will receive a small grant for research, teaching, and professional development, including conference participation and publication support, as well as a stipend during their MSU residency along with visa and travel support. AAP aims for this cohort to generate innovative research aligned with AI’s potential to contribute to sustainable development in Africa — from health and education to environment, culture, governance, and entrepreneurship — and to lay the groundwork for long-term academic partnerships and future funding opportunities. For more information, visit the Alliance for African Partnership website. This project is made possible with the philanthropic support of Carnegie Corporation of New York

By: Justin Rabineau

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026

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