Net zero has become a core framing concept for climate action globally. However, action on net zero has not been homogeneous across the globe. During the first ASCL Seminar of 2026, Jessica Omukuti (Oxford Net Zero) will highlight the politics shaping engagement with net zero in African countries. Join us!

Are you looking for a suitable master's programme to further specialise and prepare for a successful career? Find out all about the Master African Studies, during the Master's Open Day on Friday 6 February!

Two Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) visited Leiden University on 30 January. Their visit underscored the importance of the university’s expertise on Africa, Asia and Latin America in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. MEP Marit Maij discussed knowledge collaboration with Africa.

Early February, a new cohort of master’s students will travel to Nairobi for an LDE Thesis Lab on Just and Sustainable Urban and Energy Transitions in Kenya. The lab brings together students, researchers and practitioners to explore how cities can move towards more sustainable and inclusive development.

The Include Knowledge Platform, of which the ASCL co-hosts the Secretariat, and postdoctoral researcher Eric Cezne have won a grant from the International Development Research Centre for the project 'Making green hydrogen work in Africa: Addressing the skills gap and employment prospects for youth and women'.

This book is a rare history of how colonialism in southern Africa impacted cattle's subjective historical experiences. It explores major colonial impacts, including wagon labour, disease epidemics and veterinary infrastructure, but also the development of industrial slaughterhouses.