The latest issue of Africa Spectrum (Vol. 61, No. 1) is now available online. Since 2003, the journal has collaborated closely with VAD. We hope that this newsletter continues to strengthen this collaboration. This issue marks the first one of the journal’s 60th anniversary. It brings together contributions that explore questions of identity, belonging, governance,
Supporting early-career scholars is a particular priority for the Association for African Studies in Germany (VAD e.V.). In 2026, the Association will present the VAD Young Scholars Award for the twelfth time. The award is endowed with 3 prizes of 1,000 Euros each or 2 prizes of 1,500 Euros each. A jury composed of members
African Perspectives on Global Transformations (Basel, 26-28.08.2026) Joint conference of the Association for African Studies in Germany e.V. (VAD) and the Swiss Society for African Studies (SGAS/SSEA) hosted by the ZASB Research Network Africa at the University of Basel. From 26 to 28 August 2026, the Swiss Society for African Studies (SGAS/SSEA) and the Association