Institute of African Studies

Upcoming Events

Oct
11

Guerrillas and Combative Mothers Women and the Armed Struggle in South Africa

1:00 PM — 2:30 PM

Registration is on for 2023/24 Academic Year

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Undergraduate Studies

Explore our diverse undergraduate programs in African Studies

Why African Studies @ Carleton?

Unique faculty. Unique location. Unique network & many more.

Have you registered for 2023/24 academic year?

We have a selection of interesting courses on offer this year both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Introduction to African Studies
African Popular Music
History of ‘The African Child
Gender and Sexuality in Africa
African Social and Political Thought

African Migrations and Diasporas
African Socialism vis-à-vis Capitalism
Racecraft: African Perspectives
Thinking from Africa
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News

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

AfCFTA and Transport Infrastructure and Services: Opportunities for Investors The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement entered into force in 2019. It aimed to increase intra-African trade by eliminating import duties. Its planners hoped to... More

Friday, August 18, 2023

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for early career women scholars from West Africa

Call for Applications: Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for early career women scholars from West Africa As the first cohort of the Carleton University Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for Advanced... More

Call for Applications: Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for early career women scholars from West Africa As the first cohort of the Carleton University Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for Advanced Scholars from West Africa (QES-AS-WA) wraps up, we are delighted to announce the second and final call for applications for the second cohort scheduled for 2023-24. The... More

Friday, August 18, 2023

IAS Annual Newsletter – New Issue

On this occasion of the first anniversary of my appointment as Director of Carleton's Institute of African Studies (IAS), it gives me great pleasure to introduce this new issue of the IAS Newsletter designed as an annual round-up to keep readers abreast of... More

Friday, August 4, 2023

The coup in Niger – CTV News interview with Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba

In this interview, Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba, Assistant Professor at the Institute of African Studies talks about the coup in Niger and the implication for democracy in the West African region... More

In this interview, Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba, Assistant Professor at the Institute of African Studies talks about the coup in Niger and the implication for democracy in the West African region of the Continent. He also talks about the recent ECOWAS ultimatum and threat to intervene. The coup in Niger: CTV News interviews Samuel Ojo... More

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship 2023-2024

Undergraduate Studies

Graduate Studies

Upcoming Events

Guerrillas and Combative Mothers Women and the Armed Struggle in South Africa

Registration is on for 2023/24 Academic Year

2023 - 24 Courses

Undergraduate Studies

Why African Studies @ Carleton?

Have you registered for 2023/24 academic year?

News

AfCFTA Event – Registration

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship for early career women scholars from West Africa

IAS Annual Newsletter – New Issue

The coup in Niger – CTV News interview with Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba

Videos

Politics of Turbulent Waters: Reflections on Ecological, Environmental and Climate Crises in Africa

Book Launch – Handicapped/Handicapée

Special Umeme Flashpoint Roundtable on the Crisis in Sudan – Part 1

Special Umeme Flashpoint Roundtable on the Crisis in Sudan – Part 2