Center for African Studies

Addis Ababa-based architect Rahel Shawl is one of the leading designers in Ethiopia.  She will discuss her recent project in Halala Kella in a conversation with Professor Dawit Benti of the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction, and City Design   Rahel Shawl was born and educated in Ethiopia. She co-founded Abba Architects in 1992 and founded …

The African Student eXperience (ASX) Graduate Student welcoming reception, Home away from Home, is an in-person meet and greet for all enrolled African Students to socialize, enjoy an African-style meal, and gather more information from the open tabling session from on and off-campus resource groups. Learn more about the UF Center for African Studies.   …

We will discuss activities for the year, including possible themes for our spring conference.  Please come and bring your good ideas.

Benjamin Smith, University of Florida. Resource Curse or Oil Blessing? Counterfactual Evidence from Africa.

Join the University of Florida National Resource Centers (NRCs) and the University of Texas at Austin Hemispheres NRCs virtually or in-person for current research presentations on The Many Faces of Democracy. Area studies experts will represent what democracy looks like in Western Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Russia/Eastern Europe/Eurasia. This free workshop is an opportunity to network …