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Thursday, 23 November 2017
As part of international events marking Ghana’s 60th anniversary of independence, President Nana Akufo-Addo addressed an audience at a public event hosted by the Royal African Society (RAS). At the V&A in London, his Excellency was introduced by Dr Tristram Hunt, director of the museum, and Zeinab Badawi, chair of the RAS.
President Nana Akufo-Addo began his speech by talking about... more
Monday, 13 November 2017
I am honoured and delighted to take up the role of Director of the Royal African Society. For over a hundred years it has played a crucial role in promoting a better understanding of, and improved relations between, Africa and the United Kingdom.
Britain and Africa are an integral part of each other's history, and a growing part of each other's present.... more
Thursday, 28 September 2017
A message from the Chair, Zeinab Badawi
After a remarkable 12 years at the helm of the Royal African Society, Richard Dowden will step down as Director on 30 September. During his time in charge, Richard has been instrumental in shaping the RAS as the country’s oldest yet most vibrant and forward looking organisation dedicated to promoting Africa and its people to wide audiences both... more
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
22 August 2017
For Immediate Release
All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa hosts roundtable with 14 CEOs from Africa’s top tech start-ups
On 17 August 2017 Chi Onwurah MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa (APPG) and Shadow Minister for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, met with 14 CEOs... more
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
Richard Dowden is to retire as the Executive Director of the Royal African Society (RAS) after 15 years leading the organisation.
He became Director of the Society in 2002 and initiated a deep and broad expansion of the Society’s work and programmes, which now promote Africa globally across four main areas: academia, business, politics and the arts.
The Council, led by Chair Zeinab... more