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Posted on 9 November 2011, last modified on 9 October 2023
28 November 2025
Addis Ababa is undergoing a spectacular metamorphosis. Futuristic high-rise, state-of-the-art museums, new broad lanes, and hundreds of new buildings arise. However, there are dark sides to this urban transformation. In a new blog post, Jon Abbink discusses how the renovation process invites both praise and scrutiny.
20 November 2025
An impressive total of 21 graduates of the Bachelor, Master and Research Master African Studies received their diplomas on 18 November during a festive ceremony in the Academy Building in Leiden. Congratulations to you all!
14 November 2025