

Democracy in Senegal Tested: A Personal Reflection
Dr. Maimouna Barro, Interim Director of the Center for African Studies, gives us an in depth account of the political changes in her country.

International Women’s Day: Anne Lutomia Recalls Wangari Maathai
Our special UIUC Connection to Wangari: Student Anne Lutomia

Former U of I Student Joins World Food Programme in Rome
Catch up with the fast-paced career of Batamaka Some.

Dr. Barro Elected Chair of U.S. Association of African Studies Programs

CAS Outreach Activities in the Community

Student Alisha Morrow writes on this path-breaking event.


UIUC Students Visit Africa:

Study Abroad Links Inequality in Chicago and Cape Town
Prof. Ken Salo, Urban and Regional Planning

Reflections on Winter Break Service Learning in South Africa
Prof. Jan Brooks, Human and Community Development

Prof. Hurt Leads Law Student Visit to Malawi Microfinance Projects

Prof. Alan Hansen Leads Study Abroad to South Africa

African Studies and ACES graduate student Andrew Clinard has been conducting research in East Africa this year. See a report on his work.

Student Abigail Belford writes about her research visit to Kenya.