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The Harvard University Center for African Studies compiles Africa-related seminars, workshops, events, and conferences taking place in Cambridge, Boston, and Johannesburg, South Africa. We also include virtual Africa-related events and activities that are free and open to the public. The Center for African Studies will consider requests to host, coordinate, sponsor, or co-sponsor Africa-related events only if the event is supported by one of our faculty affiliates.

Please note that the calendar also includes events and activities hosted by organizations and entities not affiliated with the Harvard University Center for African Studies, and CAS makes no claim of endorsement or responsibility for the content of these activities. Please e-mail africa@harvard.edu if you would like us to consider sharing your event on our website.

Event Requests

The Center for African Studies will consider requests to host, coordinate, sponsor or co-sponsor Africa-related events only if the event is supported by one of our faculty affiliates. Event requests should be sent to the Associate Director by the sponsoring faculty member .

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CAS End of Year Open House (Commencement Day)

May 28, 2026
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12:00PM - 4:00PM EDT
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Harvard Center for African Studies Lounge
Please join us for an afternoon of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and music as we bid farewell to our special graduates and soon-to be-alumni at the CAS Lounge on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Everyone is welcome, even if you are not graduating. Bring your families and...

Amapiano: A Cultural Export of Freedom - Panel & Live Performance

May 8, 2026
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4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT
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CAS Lounge
The Sound of Freedom Evolved AMAPIANO: A CULTURAL EXPORT OF FREEDOM Hosted by the Harvard Center for African Studies & Brand South Africa, the cultural diplomacy activation aims to position South Africa's creative industries, anchored by the Amapiano...

Africa Send-Off Mixer

May 5, 2026
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4:30PM - 6:00PM EDT
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Harvard Center for African Studies Lounge
Are you a Harvard student, staff, or faculty member traveling to Africa this summer? Join us for the Summer 2026 Africa Send-Off Mixer on Tuesday, May 5 at 4:30pm ET at the Harvard University Center for African Studies Lounge. The Mixer provides a great...

Buna Break Late Night Study at CAS Lounge

May 5, 2026
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4:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
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CAS Lounge
Biweekly Tuesdays | 4:00–9:00 PM | CAS Lounge This year, we introduced Buna Break + Late Night Study, a dedicated space for students to study, recharge, and build community on Tuesday evenings in the CAS Lounge 📍( left door of Tatte at Harvard Square, 3...

ASW - “What Does Democracy Deliver? Civil Society and Democratic Backsliding in Southern Africa” with Prof. Sishuwa Sishuwa

May 4, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:30PM EDT
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Harvard CAS Seminar Room. 1280 Massachusetts Ave 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for our in-person African Studies Workshop! The workshop series is a scholarly space for Africa-centered research, offering a diverse range of topics and scholarly backgrounds to explore historical and current conditions. May 4, 2026 Speaker...

(At Capacity) The Future of Democracy and Activism in Africa

April 27, 2026
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4:30PM - 5:30PM EDT
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Harvard Center for African Studies Lounge
The event is at capacity. We are no long accepting RSVPs. RSVP required for entry. Join the Harvard University Center for African Studies on Monday, April 27 at 4:30pm ET for The Future of Democracy and Activism in Africa, A Director's Discussion with...

Buna Break Late Night Study at CAS Lounge (Fifth Session)

April 21, 2026
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4:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
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CAS Lounge
Biweekly Tuesdays | 4:00–9:00 PM | CAS Lounge Buna Break is now late night study hours! In addition to our regular coffee student time, we’re introducing Buna Break + Late Night Study, a dedicated space for students to study, recharge, and build community...

Africa Mayors Lunch

April 14, 2026
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11:45AM - 1:00PM EDT
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Harvard Kennedy School, Taubman Building (5th Floor) T-520 NYE A
Join the Harvard University Center for African Studies and the Bloomberg Center for Cities for an Africa Mayors Lunch, bringing together Dada Sello Morero (Mayor of Johannesburg, South Africa), Abdullswamad Nassir (Mayor of Mombasa, Kenya), and John...