A Deeper Look into the Web Series, “An African City”
Now with two season complete, we at The CIHA Blog are weighing in on the Ghanaian television and web series, An African City. Dubbed as Africa’s “Sex in the City”, the show portrays […]
September 2016
Petition: Gandhi’s Statue at the University of Ghana Must Come Down
Dear CIHA Blog Readers,
We draw your attention to a petition at the University of Ghana that has gone viral, to bring down a recently-erected statue of Gandhi (the only statue […]
The Situation in Gabon: Interference That Knows No End / Situation au Gabon: Ingérence Sans Fin
by Cilas Kemedjio
The post-electoral situation in Gabon demonstrates how the troubled role of the self-proclaimed guarantors of the new international order can set fire to powder. Such interference […]
Steve Biko, Black Consciousness and Individual Empowerment / Steve Biko, Conscience Noire et Responsabilité Individuelle
by Dr. Christopher Merrett
The CIHA Blog presents the last of a series of reflections that have looked at four eminent South African thinkers: Richard Turner, John Colenso, Albert Luthuli and […]
New Videos from the University of Ghana’s Institute of African Studies / Nouveau vidéos de l’Institut des études africaines de l’Université de Ghana
As part of its numerous activities, The Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana hosts weekly seminars and occasional talks and presentation from faculty as well as visiting […]
Albert Luthuli: Conviction, Principle and the Long View
by Dr Christopher Merrett, UKZN
Why does understanding the religious convictions of powerful resisters in South African history matter? By understanding the formative influences and convictions of Nobel Peace Prize winner […]
In the News: Outcomes of the World Humanitarian Summit
In April, we posted news about Degan Ali’s (of the Somali organization Adeso) call for a revolution in the role of Southern NGOs in the humanitarian aid world. […]
Towards Intersectional Social Justice: Confronting Homophobia in Our Communities / Vers une justice sociale integrative : Se confronter à l’homophobie dans nos communautés
We are pleased to post this sermon by our contributor and friend Imam Rashied Omar from Cape Town, as part of our effort to provide critical religious perspectives […]
Opportunities: CFP on Extractive Industries in Africa; Leadership Fellows; and more opportunities / Opportunités: CFP sur les industries extractives en Afrique; Leadership Fellows; et plus d’opportunités
CALL FOR PAPERS: Extractive Industries in Africa: Addressing Conflicts and Integrating Sustainable Development: 4-5 October 2016
The Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations (HIPSIR), Hekima University College, Nairobi, Kenya, […]