BtH: The Pursuit of Human Rights in the Middle East and Africa
The Beyond the Headlines series continued with a discussion on the pursuit of human rights in the Middle East and Africa.
Woldemariam in Bloomberg on Antigovernment Protests in Ethiopia
Prof. Michael Woldemariam discusses crackdowns on recent anti-government protests in Ethiopia.
Longman in Ozy: Rwanda’s Anticorruption Efforts
Prof. Timothy Longman said Rwanda has tackled corruption by showing no tolerance.
ASC Hosts Panel on Remittances
The African Studies Center (ASC) hosted a panel discussion on diaspora and remittances on Dec. 2.
ASC Goes to ASA Annual Meeting
The African Studies Center made a splash at this year’s African Studies Association (ASA) annual meeting in San Diego, CA.
ASC Researcher Writes on Eritrean Refugees
The African Studies Center’s Dan Connell has written a two-part series on the experiences of refugees in Eritrea.
French Talks Chinese Africa Diaspora
Howard French, journalist and author, discussed the experience of the Chinese diaspora currently remaking Africa.
Rodney Series: To Africa’s Leading Edge
For 38 years, the Walter Rodney Seminar series has been transporting students and scholars to the cutting edge of contemporary African studies.
Longman in CSM: Crisis in Rwanda
Pardee School Professor Timothy Longman said that President Kagame’s attempts to stay in power were causing a crisis in Rwanda.
Alumni Weekend at Pardee
The Pardee School was proud to host a variety of events commemorating Alumni Weekend 2015.
Zanzibar Program Profiled on BU Today
The Study Abroad program connecting BU to Zanzibar, an endeavor of the African Studies Center, was profiled in BU Today.
African Studies Center Hosts Reception
Scenes from the reception celebrating the African Studies Center.
ASC Researcher on WBAI Radio: Eritreans in Mexico
Dan Connell, a visiting researcher with the African Studies Center, said that the Eritrean refugee crisis is reverberating even as far as the Americas.
African Studies Researcher on PRI: Obama in Ethiopia
Dan Connell of the African Studies Center spoke with PRI about the significance of President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Ethiopia.
Woldemariam in Bloomberg: Volatile Situation in Eritrea
Pardee School Professor Michael Woldemariam said that the situation in Eritrea is becoming increasingly volatile.
Longman on Coup in Burundi
Prof. Longman warns things already bad in Burundi after coup, could go worse.
Gallagher Recounts Billions in China Lending
Pardee Professor Kevin Gallagher breaks down the implications of the billions in commodity-backed loans from China.
Longman on Rwandan Genocide, 21 Years Later
Pardee Professor Tim Longman said that the Clinton administration did nothing, despite knowledge of the genocide in Rwanda.
Woldemariam on Kenya Attacks
Pardee Professor Michael Woldemariam spoke with NECN News about the recent al-Shabaab attacks in Kenya.
President of Niger Visits BU, Inaugurates Archives
Issoufou Mahamadou, President of the Republic of Niger, visited the African Studies Library at Boston University on April 3 to officially dedicate a new archive of research materials.