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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.
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International Women’s Day: Anne Lutomia Recalls Wangari Maathai
Our special UIUC Connection to Wangari: Student Anne Lutomia
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Former U of I Student Joins World Food Programme in Rome
Catch up with the fast-paced career of Batamaka Some.
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Dr. Barro Elected Chair of U.S. Association of African Studies Programs
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CAS Outreach Activities in the Community
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Student Alisha Morrow writes on this path-breaking event.
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UIUC Students Visit Africa:
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Study Abroad Links Inequality in Chicago and Cape Town
Prof. Ken Salo, Urban and Regional Planning
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Reflections on Winter Break Service Learning in South Africa
Prof. Jan Brooks, Human and Community Development
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Prof. Hurt Leads Law Student Visit to Malawi Microfinance Projects
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Prof. Alan Hansen Leads Study Abroad to South Africa
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African Studies and ACES graduate student Andrew Clinard has been conducting research in East Africa this year. See a report on his work.
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Student Abigail Belford writes about her research visit to Kenya.