Dear Friends of the Center for African Studies,

I write to announce that Obenewa Amponsah has stepped down from her role as Executive Director of the Center for African Studies, Africa Office to pursue a PhD.

During her time with CAS, Obenewa was instrumental in the launch of our Africa Office in Johannesburg, South Africa. Opened in May 2017, the office is Harvard University’s first cross-disciplinary area-studies center...

On October 25, 2018, we held our annual All-Harvard Africa Fall Mixer. The event, held in CGIS South Concourse, allowed Harvard University students, affiliates, and guests from multiple schools to meet one another and celebrate. Africa-related student groups gave updates on upcoming events for the year. The event included African food, music, and dancing. Overall, the mixer was a success with a great turn out! Check our weekly newsletter for any announcements about future events.

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The Center for African Studies has been awarded designation as a National Resource Center (NRC) in African Studies by the U.S. Department of Education, a designation that CAS has had since 2010. The Center was also awarded a Foreign Languages and Area Studies (FLAS) grant in addition to the NRC grant.

With this support, from 2018 through 2022, CAS can continue to provide academic year and summer support for students who wish to study one of the 45+ African languages offered by the African Languages Program – which makes Harvard the home to the largest African languages program...

It is with great sadness that the Center for African Studies mourns the loss of Kofi Atta Annan. Annan’s career at the United Nations and as UN Secretary General brought him global attention, but he will also be remembered for his dedication and...