African Studies Association

African Studies Association The ASA enhances the exchange of information about Africa. US based, 2k+ members globally.

The ASA achieves its mission by:

* Providing Access to path-breaking research and key debates in African Studies
* Facilitating interdisciplinary exchanges with African scholars and institutions
* Publishing high quality research on Africa-related issues
* Fostering networks of Africanist scholars and practitioners through the Annual Meeting and other forums
* Addressing the c

hallenges faced by universities engaged in research, teaching and outreach related to Africa
* Broadening professional opportunities on African issues
* Promoting a better understanding of Africa through academia, policymakers, NGOs, media, business, learned societies, and other interested communities

Countdown HiA's top articles with us in the latest issue of ASA News! Be sure to renew your ASA membership for gratis su...
05/19/2026

Countdown HiA's top articles with us in the latest issue of ASA News! Be sure to renew your ASA membership for gratis subscriptions to ASA journals.https://africanstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ASA-News-Spring-2026.pdf

Join ASA in New Orleans for lunch and a special conversation with distinguished scholars Gina Dent and Angela Davis, mod...
05/18/2026

Join ASA in New Orleans for lunch and a special conversation with distinguished scholars Gina Dent and Angela Davis, moderated by Ato Quayson. Tickets are available now in MyASA (make sure you're registered). Want to buy your grad student a ticket? Email us for a square invoice. https://myasa.africanstudies.org

The ASA News, Spring 2026 issue is out! In this issue: Recent prize winner Myles Osborne shares how he gives back to the...
05/06/2026

The ASA News, Spring 2026 issue is out! In this issue: Recent prize winner Myles Osborne shares how he gives back to the community outside the classroom, Board members speak to the importance of area studies, the ASA President provides essential updates, we count down the top 5 History in Africa articles, and more. https://ow.ly/5qvX50YVwUn

05/04/2026

A note about New Orleans from our President, Nwando Achebe. Booking link is in our bio!! Save $100 and night and stay with us in the French Quarter.

04/29/2026

The ASA has signed a joint statement on academic freedom violations in Texas, authored by the American Philosophical Association. Please see the full statement and list of signatories here:

We need more students to study Africa and its Diasporas across every discipline! and tell us why you study Africa.
04/28/2026

We need more students to study Africa and its Diasporas across every discipline! and tell us why you study Africa.

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