News about Africa

Elephant genomes reveal a past of continental connectivity and a future of increasing isolation

In the largest genomic mapping of Africa's elephants, an international team of researchers shows that elephant history is defined by the ability to move across large distances and exchange genes throughout the African…

MA student presenting at the conference of the International Society for the Study of African Jewry (ISSAJ)

On 9-10 March 2026 our MA student Teis Fælling participated in the conference of the International Society for the Study of African Jewry (ISSAJ), held at the Museum of Jewish Art and History in Paris.

New Book Strengthens Teaching on Sustainability and the Green Transition

Fourteen researchers from across the University of Copenhagen have contributed to a new interdisciplinary textbook on sustainability and the green transition for upper secondary education.

Seychelles – Podcast Episode with Stig Jensen

In episode #5 of the podcast Vild med verdenskortet, Associate Professor Stig Jensen discusses the Seychelles.

Study trip to Ghana with CAS

The Centre of African Studies (CAS) is organising another educational trip to Ghana for students to explore culture, heritage, history, religion and memory in the country!

Understanding environments: nature, knowledge production, and development practice in Northern Kenya

Since 2024, Mads Yding, postdoctoral researcher at CAS, has led the project 'Understanding Environments: Nature, Knowledge Production, and Development Practice in Northern Kenya'. The project is funded by the Carlsberg…

Francis Benyah, new book release: Cosmologies of Mental Health

We are pleased to announce the release of a new book, Cosmologies of Mental Health, by Francis Benyah. Abstract from the website: The book investigates and presents empirically grounded cases of persons…

PlastiCITIES: New project will research changing waste work in urban Kenya

How are efforts to tackle plastic pollution changing the lives of those who make a living from waste in Kenya? Researchers at the Centre of African Studies at the University of Copenhagen, in partnership with researcher…

From data collection to innovation: Student perspectives on health challenges in Kibera

15 students from the University of Copenhagen participated in the Study and Innovation Programme in Kenya, and came up with innovative solutions for health challenges in Africa's largest informal settlement.

Researchers Warn: Climate Change Could Expand Habitats for Malaria Mosquitoes

If we fail to curb climate change, malaria mosquitoes could significantly expand their habitats across Africa, exposing hundreds of millions of people to a higher risk of infection.

DR Podcast: The Next Act in Sudan’s Civil War

In a recent podcast episode of Verden Ifølge Gram on Danish Radio, Associate Professor Stig Jensen discusses the growing conflict in Sudan.

CRIC co-organised regional seminar on energy transition and climate change in East Africa

CRIC co-organised the regional seminar at Makerere University on 29 September 2025: “Cooking Fuels, Energy Transition, and Climate Change in East Africa.”

CAS welcomes new MA students

On the 8th of September 2025 new master students in African Studies went on a trip to Sommerladen, a special music venue north of Copenhagen managed by Danish musician Katrine Suwalski who has a long history of…

Remembering Holger Bernt Hansen // Mindeord om Holger Bernt Hansen

Professor Emeritus, Dr. Phil. Holger Bernt Hansen passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 89. He played a key role in the establishment and development of the Centre of African Studies (CAS) at the University of…

New Associate Professor in African Studies to explore the relationship between statistics and welfare

On 1 September, Alena Thiel takes up her position at the Centre of African Studies. She brings with her the five-year ERC project ModelFutures, an ethnographic study of how official statistics are produced in practice.

CAS welcomes Johanne Rebsdorf as a new PhD Student

The Centre of African Studies welcomes Johanne Rebsdorf as a new PhD student, starting September 1st, 2025.

Millipede species named in honor of Louis A. Hansen

A new species of millipede is named in honor of Louis A. Hansen, who collected the specimen in Tanzania in 2006.

Publication: Negotiating Consent in African Studies

CAS is pleased to announce the publication of a special issue of the Nordic Journal of African Studies, titled Negotiating Consent in African Studies co-edited by Associate Professor Stig Jensen, together with Researche…

Publication: Ghana's 2024 Elections: Ghanaians Vote for Renewal and Accountability

The Centre of African Studies is delighted to share the recent publication of Ghana’s 2024 Elections: Ghanaians Vote for Renewal and Accountability

Rising Youth Discontent and State Violence in East Africa

In a recent episode of Globalnyt's podcast Højtryk, Associate Professor Stig Jensen discusses the rising youth discontent and state violence in East Africa.

A Recap of the MA Thesis Research Exhibition at CAS' 40th anniversary

By Eva Steinhorst On April 25th, the Centre of African Studies (CAS) marked a significant milestone - its 40th anniversary. This wasn’t merely a commemoration of years gone by, it was a celebration of intellectual…

Project Launch: Stakeholder Engagement and News Feature

The MUWUG research project was officially launched on the 2nd of June 2025 at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana with an engaging Stakeholder Workshop.

Studieforløb i Kenya: Brug din faglighed i globalt udviklingssamarbejde

Deltag i et internationalt lærings- og innovationsforløb om Danmarks udviklingssamarbejde, FN’s Verdensmål og sundhedsudfordringer i Kibera, Kenya.

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Liquid Urbanisms in Africa: Thinking Climate Adaptation with and through Water