Eigene News
/ Studies
We are looking for a student assistant for the ZASB executive office
Per 1 September 2022 (or as agreed), the ZASB hires a student assistant (6hrs per week).
/ Research
Newsletter of the Swiss Society for African Studies
Twice per year, the Newsletter of the Swiss Society for African Studies (SSAS) reports on its members' activities and publications, and announces upcoming events.
/ Info
Afrika-Bulletin Nr. 186: Was geschieht in Äthiopien?
Sich im Wirrwarr von Propaganda und Interessen geleiteter Berichterstattung ein Bild über die Hintergründe des äthiopischen Bürgerkriegs zu verschaffen, war für das Redaktionsteam nicht leicht. Das vorliegende Bulletin will einen Beitrag…
/ Research, Studies, Doctorate/PhD
Call: 9th Namibia Research Day
Basler Afrika Bibliographien and ZASB, together with the University of Namibia, invite students and scholars working on Namibia to participate in the 9th Namibia Research Day (1 October 2022). Interested participants are kindly invited to…
/ Research
Publication: "Unpacking race and ethnicity in African genomics research"
In genomics, both the denomination ‘African’ as well at the ethnic groups living in Africa have been treated as true biological identities. Yet, similar to race, these population groupings too are social constructs. In their comment,…
/ Research
Blog post: "Ethnographic research with TikTok"
On the University of Basel's Uni Blog, ethnologist Lesley Nicole Braun explains what insights into distant realities of life she and her master's students Anna Vollmers Mateus and Xiao Meng have gained from TikTok videos and conversations…
/ Research
ZASB - Research Network Africa: Annual Report 2021
Our annual report provides an overview of the network members’ activities and achievements in research, teaching and transfer.
/ Research, Events
ZASB at the VAD conference
At the conference of the Association for African Studies in Germany (VAD) in Freiburg im Breisgau (7-10 June), members of the Research Network Africa will convene a roundtable and several panels. In addition, the ZASB invites all conference…
/ Research
Commentary: Angola’s ruling party faces united opposition in upcoming poll. But it’s pushing back
In an article on The Conversation, Jon Schubert and Gilson Lázaro comment on the political situation in Angola ahead of the August 2022 elections.