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Center for African Studies at Howard University

Center for African Studies at Howard educates the public about Africa and facilitates the exchange of ideas, information and research findings on Africa.

The Center for African Studies (CfAS) at Howard University is a Title VI National Resource Center and a campus-wide hub that supports and enhances Africa-related teaching and research.

10/01/2026

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
3rd Howard University African Indigenous Knowledge and Languages (AIKAL) Conference | February 19–20, 2027

Submit papers, panels, or community/practitioner presentations on revitalizing African Indigenous knowledge and languages, centering communities and youth.

Deadline: November 10, 2026
Submit: https://forms.gle/U8kM9PLn4ib3SzVg8

09/23/2026

Save the date! Join us on October 24 for the 2026 Children’s Africana Book Awards Luncheon and Ceremony at Howard University. We look forward to celebrating outstanding books for young readers with you.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 12:30–2:30 pm
cfas.howard.edu/CABA

Registration coming soon!

09/14/2026

Join us together with Georgetown University’s Africa-China Initiative for a virtual book talk with Dr. Miao Lu on The Transsion Approach: Translating Chinese Mobile Technology in Africa, featuring discussant Dr. Bulelani Jili.

Friday, September 18
9:00–10:30am EST
Virtual event

Register
https://georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K0RIqBbzQf2k6Mlq8YZqqg #/registration

09/08/2026

It was an extraordinary honor for Howard University to welcome His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the 16th Asantehene and King of the Asante People, for a Distinguished Royal Lecture presented in partnership with the Millennium Excellence Foundation.

His Majesty’s address offered a powerful reflection on the unity of African people across the globe, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the enduring strength of the African diaspora.

The gathering brought together Howard University leadership, faculty, students, and distinguished guests for an evening rooted in history, culture, and shared purpose. At a time when our histories and institutions face increasing challenges, His Majesty’s message affirmed the importance of protecting heritage and strengthening the bonds that connect African people throughout the world.

We extend our profound gratitude to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Millennium Excellence Foundation, and all who helped make this historic occasion possible.

08/19/2026

The Millennium Excellence Foundation and Howard University present a Distinguished Royal Lecture by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the 16th Asantehene and one of the most consequential traditional rulers in Africa.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Cramton Auditorium, Howard University

Demand is high and space is limited. RSVP here:
https://asanteheneathowardu.rsvpify.com/

07/03/2026

Our students are making history through language, music, and cultural immersion!

This summer in South Africa, Howard University students in the Zulu Language & Culture program recorded an original song inspired by the June 16, 1976 Soweto Uprising, featuring lyrics in both isiZulu and English—a powerful tribute to resilience, remembrance, and cross-cultural learning. Read more about their incredible journey:

https://citylifearts.co.za/touring-howard-university-students-record-song-inspired-by-june-16-1976-with-lyrics-in-isizulu-and-english/

07/02/2026

For 46 years, International Model African Union (IMAU) has prepared students for leadership through diplomacy and governance simulations inspired by the African Union.

In 2026, CfAS assumed the IMAU Secretariat, building on a Howard legacy established by Professor Emeritus Dr. Michael C. Nwanze and strengthening Howard University's role in global African affairs.

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07/01/2026

Since 1991, the Children's Africana Book Awards (CABA) have recognized 260+ outstanding authors and illustrators whose work provides young readers with high-quality, accurate, and engaging educational resources about Africa.

As the institutional home of CABA, the Center for African Studies at Howard University helps connect educators, libraries, and families with award-winning books that support literacy, global learning, and cross-cultural understanding.

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06/30/2026

Through the Academic Faculty Enhancement & Enrichment (AFEE) Program, CfAS supported 50+ faculty members advancing innovative teaching, research, and student learning opportunities.

This year's projects focused on:

• Curriculum Innovation
• AI & Emerging Technologies
• Digital Research & Data Literacy
• Workforce & Development Studies
• Culture, Language & Society
• Global & Regional Expertise

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06/29/2026

Each year, more than 1,100 students enroll in our gateway course in African Studies at Howard University.

With enrollment doubling over the past decade, 150+ affiliated faculty members, and Africa remaining Howard University's leading region for international research and academic engagement, CfAS continues to advance global learning and academic excellence.

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