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Land holds immense economic, cultural, religious, and political significance for most sub-Saharan African countries. However, customary patriarchal norms restrict land ownership to the male lineage, while women typically access land through relationships with men. This book examines the experience of women entangled in land disputes.

On 8 October the Herta Mohr Building, the new home of the ASCL, was officially opened. Presentations took place in the various world institutes that are gathered in this part of the Humanities Campus. Lidewyde Berckmoes and Marieke Maagdenberg launched their book TRACES, sharing precious stories about Burundi and its diaspora.

On the 4th of December 2024, the 10th edition of the Stephen Ellis Annual Lecture will be celebrated with a special programme. Koert Lindijer, well-known journalist and author of African affairs, and Africa correspondent for the Dutch news platforms NOS and NRC, will be this year’s keynote speaker.

Are you thinking about doing a master's degree and are you interested in Africa? Join us for the presentations on African Studies during the Master's Online Open Day on 17 October! 

On 1 October 1959 the Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, occasional actor, businessman, and politician was born. In Senegal, N'Dour became a powerful cultural icon, actively involved in social issues. Youssou N'Dour is featured in our library weekly.   

The African Studies Centre Leiden, Leiden University, has a vacancy for Head of the Library, Documentation and Information (LDI) Department. As head of the LDI department, you will strengthen the connection between the collection, research and education of the ASCL. Application deadline: 5 January.