ABOUT US
We are a membership organisation that provides opportunities for people to connect, celebrate and engage critically with a wide range of topics and ideas about Africa today.
Through our events, publications and digital channels we share insight, instigate debate and facilitate mutual understanding between the UK and Africa.
We amplify African voices and interests in academia, business, politics, the arts and education, reaching a network of more than one million people globally.
Our Events
When - 29/11/2021
Africa in a just transition – investing in a sustainable recovery One of the main issues at COP 26 was how to assure a just energy transition for poor and developing c...
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As COP 26 launches next week, it is increasingly important that Africa’s position and interests are recognised and acted on. Both the Society’s Chairperson and Director have contributed to the debate on Africa’s position and role: &nbs...
29/10/2021
When Africa Writes comes to an eventful close this weekend, after a rich roster of previous events, it will unapologetically be with black women in mind, front and centre. The work of feminism, of women taking up space, in the centre of their own stories, of r...
20/10/2021
On 14 September 2021, Africa Confidential, International Crisis Group and the Royal African Society co-hosted a high-level conference on Climate, Conflict and Demography in Africa. An audience of over 1,000 people from the UK, North America, Europe and Africa ...
20/10/2021
We are delighted to announce the six inaugural fellows for the African Arguments Fellowship for Young Freelancers. For this pilot project, we received 500 applications from African freelance journalists under the age of 30 from across the continent. Following ...
14/10/2021