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ArticleTackling Urban Challenges in FreetownWith over 1 million residents, Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital, faces critical challenges in housing, infrastructure, and service provision—issues intensified by climate change. Many residents live in informal settlements; up to 70% of the population works in the informal sector. In response, the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) was established in 2015 to address these pressing issues through research, capacity building, and advocacy, focusing on health, land, housing, and mobility. SLURC has become a vital platform for dialogue, bringing together urban stakeholders to shape Freetown’s future. Urban Transformations in Sierra Leone captures SLURC’s impactful journey, showcasing key findings from diverse research projects and highlighting the power of transdisciplinary collaboration. Discover how knowledge and partnerships are reshaping Freetown.Download the book for free: https://ow.ly/AivJ50UlstOBy: Baboki Gaolaolwe-MajorSaturday, Dec 7, 2024CULTURE AND SOCIETY+1
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OpportunityClimate Entrepreneurship ExchangeUndergrads: Build Climate Solutions & Win an International Study Trip! Explore climate change, develop entrepreneurial skills, and create innovative business ideas in this 8-week virtual exchange program connecting 1,100 students from Michigan, Egypt, Libya, and Morocco. Key Details: Teams tackle climate issues with business solutions. Top teams win immersive study trips to Michigan or Morocco. Cohorts run from February 2025 to June 2026. Apply by December 20, 2024. Contact: wdi-virtual@umich.eduLearn more and apply: https://climate-entrepreneurs.org/By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-MajorTuesday, Nov 26, 2024YOUTH EMPOWERMENT+1
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OpportunityConference – Call for Papers: Academic Freedom in Africa: Revisiting the Kampala DeclarationCODESRIA invites submissions for the conference “Academic Freedom in Africa: Revisiting the Kampala Declaration,” happening April 29–May 2, 2025, at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Themes: Academic freedom and governance Neoliberalism and higher education Gender, diversity, and inclusion in academia Indigenous knowledge and decoloniality Financing and resources in African universities Key Dates: Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025 Notification: February 28, 2025 Papers (5,000–7,000 words) must align with CODESRIA guidelines. Travel and accommodation will be provided for selected authors. Contact tgf@codesria.org for inquiries. For more information: https://codesria.org/conference-call-for-papers-academic-freedom-in-africa-revisiting-the-kampala-declaration/By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-MajorTuesday, Nov 26, 2024CULTURE AND SOCIETY+1
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OpportunityCelebrating Professor Paul Tiyambe Zeleza's 70th Birthday with an International ConferenceHoward University will host an International Conference from May 21–23, 2025, to honor the remarkable career and contributions of Professor Paul Tiyambe Zeleza on his 70th birthday. The event will bring together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to explore Professor Zeleza's work and its lasting impact on various fields of study. Selected presentations from the conference will be published. Call for Papers Abstracts are invited for presentations addressing themes related to Professor Zeleza’s contributions. Submissions should present original research, reflections, or critiques. Submission Details: Abstracts: 250–300 words (scope, objectives, and key arguments) Bio: 150 words with institutional affiliation Deadline: February 1, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: February 15, 2025 Submit to: ptz70birthday@gmail.com This conference will provide a unique opportunity to celebrate Professor Zeleza’s legacy and engage in contemporary academic debates. For more information, contact the Organizing Committee at ptz70birthday@gmail.com or call (202) 238-2327. Read more: https://cfas.howard.edu/conference-zeleza-70thBy: Baboki Gaolaolwe-MajorTuesday, Nov 26, 2024EDUCATION
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OpportunityJoin the 2025 SustainFood Collaborative Learning School!Are you passionate about the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus and looking to make a lasting impact? The SustainFood CLS will take place May 5–16, 2025, in Ona Ara, Ibadan, Nigeria, bringing together early-career researchers, farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders to tackle pressing environmental challenges. 🌾💧⚡ 🎓 Who can apply? PhD candidates (Master’s completed) or early-career researchers (up to 5 years post-PhD) Researchers from the US, Africa, or EU NexusNet countries with WEF Nexus-related work 💼 What to expect: Virtual preparatory sessions before the in-person program Collaborative learning to drive sustainable solutions Networking opportunities beyond the CLS 📅 Deadline: January 12, 2025📧 Secure your advisor's reference letter and apply today! For more info or to apply, contact Nathan Weyandt at ndw5072@psu.edu. Let’s shape sustainable food systems together! Link: https://sustainfood.psu.edu/clsnigeria/By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-MajorTuesday, Nov 26, 2024AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS+2
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OpportunityCall for Papers: African Intellectual HistoryJoin the conversation marking 25 years since Philip Zachernuk’s Colonial Subjects (2000). Explore the evolution of African intellectual history, from indigenous thought to modern ideas shaping politics, law, culture, and more. 📅 Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025📍 Location: Maryland, USA Key themes include:✅ Indigenous African political thought✅ Identity and nationhood✅ African medical ideas✅ Biographies of unacknowledged thinkers Submit a 200-word abstract and bio to jonathan.roberts@msvu.ca Read more: https://networks.h-net.org/group/announcements/20051259/cfp-african-intellectual-history-25-years-philip-zachurnuks-colonial Let’s reflect, rethink, and reimagine African ideas shaping history!By: Baboki Gaolaolwe-MajorTuesday, Nov 26, 2024CULTURE AND SOCIETY+1
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OpportunityLeadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa Fellowship ProgramDeadline: Jan 17, 2025 Donor: Georgetown Law Grant Type: Fellowship Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000 Countries/Regions: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan Area: Leadership, Women & Gender The Georgetown Law organization awaits entries for its Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program. For more information, visit https://www.law.georgetown.edu/wlppfp/lawa-fellowship-program/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/Leadership-and-Advocacy-for-Women-in-Africa-Fellowship-ProgramBy: Baboki Gaolaolwe-MajorSunday, Nov 24, 2024OTHER
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