head over to the African Arguments website to read their latest piece on Africa's Democratic Dividend africanarguments.org/2024/04/africa…

The Royal African Society is inviting proposals from website developers and managers. We require a dynamic, and user-centric website that is engaging to our audiences and allows interactions from and between our members.

link below
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The next installation of 'Open Decks Night' is here. Join us at SOAS University Student Union Bar for an evening of good music, great vibes, and the opportunity to practice your craft in front of a live audience.

Don't miss out!

Senegal has a new prime minister.

Ousmane Sonko was chosen by the newly inaugurated president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Mr Sonko is President Faye's left wing political mentor and the two had been imprisoned just before the March elections.

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To everyone who was looking forward to the 2nd installation of Africa Unveiled tomorrow, the event has been postponed.

We will be in touch soon with the new dates, so watch this space!

NEW REPORT | PROSPERITY TO THE PERIPHERY?

In this report, Jonah Wedekind 🍉 examines the politics of resource extraction and governance in post-2018  #Ethiopia . Peripheral regions demand fair resource shares, amid shifting power dynamics.

Read more: bit.ly/3VqNDQP

On Thursday 28th March our next 'Africa Unveiled' will be led by scholar, activist, and current lecturer at the Centre of African Studies, the University of Edinburgh Rama Salla DIENG
Click below and book now
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Are you a filmmaker, director, or cinematographer? Do you love African film? Why not submit your work and get a chance to feature in Film Africa 2024.

Submissions will close on 30 June 2024, with the selected films notified by 30 July 2024.

Link below:
filmfreeway.com/FilmAfrica

Are you an African writer whose work is unruly, disobedient, irreverent, and wayward? Submit your work for consideration by the Iskanchi Magazine Prize. You’ll get:
👉$200 for 1st prize
👉 2nd prize gets $150
👉3rd prize wins $100
Deadline: April 15
Apply: iskanchi.com/iskanchi-magaz…

We're back again this Thursday 21 March with another 'Open Decks Night'. This is not just for students but people of all ages with a passion for DJing. Please come along for an evening of joy, support, and finding community.

See you there!

Rest In Peace Samaria ❤️

Missed it? The recording will soon be uploaded on the Royal African Society inquiry page here royalafricansociety.org/uk-african-par…

If you haven't already, now is your chance to register for the APPG for Africa final oral evidence session on the Just Energy Transition.

Click the link below
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📢 ✨ Calling all writers!

The Hope Prize welcomes submissions on the themes of hope, courage, and resilience.

Entries can be fiction or nonfiction between 2,000 and 5,000 words.

The winner will receive $10,000 AUD.

Submit by 22 March.

Learn more: commonwealthfoundation.com/opportunity/th…

There are a few spaces left for our final oral evidence session to delve into key areas such as value chain regulation, reforming trade and investment rules for green technology transfer, and the regulation of carbon markets.

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This our 3rd and final oral evidence session will delve into key areas such as value chain regulation, reforming trade and investment rules for green technology transfer, and the regulation of carbon markets.

Book Now!

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