News & Events

The ASCL is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher for a temporary position to strengthen the Centre’s research and teaching activities. The candidate will strengthen and co-develop research lines in one of the following thematic fields: infrastructure development and resources; health, technology and justice; or African security studies, conflict and conflict prevention.

This photo-ethnography on young people of Burundian heritage in Belgium and the Netherlands, explores the traces of war in Burundi. The book reveals how war reverberates across time and space: in people, places and through ‘war repertoires’.

Leiden University is set to enhance its cooperation with African knowledge institutions. During a recent visit to Ghana, a delegation including ASCL director Marleen Dekker engaged with several African institutions to discuss strengthening their collaborative efforts.

 This project by Annachiara Raia “gives voice” to Swahili pocket literature, a genre rarely included in scholarly discussions, classrooms, or bookshops. Its aim is to establish the TiaSauti @ Lab, an atelier to explore Swahili orature via digital content.

In 'Ondernemers in het wild' Olivier van Beemen investigates the non-profit organisation African Parks. The mainly white organisation, which manages 22 game parks, aims to protect Africa's untouched nature. Dr Harry Wels wrote a review of the book.

During the Slavery Memorial Year in the Netherlands, from 1 July 2023 until 1 July 2024, the ASCL Library regularly updated its web dossier on Dutch involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Many new publications and web resources on Dutch involvement have now been included.  

On 22 July 2003 Kenyan humourist, Wahome Mutahi, died at the Kenyatta National Hospital. He was popularly known as Whispers after the name of the column he wrote for The Daily Nation from 1982 to 2003, offering a satirical view of the trials and tribulations of Kenyan life.

This month's Library Highlight showcases the first film made by a Mauritian filmmaker acquired by the ASCL Library. Simin Zetwal (Gazing at the stars) is a feature film by David Constantin with Edeen Bhugeloo, Sharonne Gah-Roussety, and Jérôme Boulle (2022).