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Buckeyes Abroadcasts: The Center for African Studies (CAS)-Exploring OIA Area Stuies Centers

In this episode of Buckeyes Abroadcasts, we hear from Ousman Kobo and Jacien Carr from the Center for African Studies (CAS). The mission of the Center for African Studies is to disseminate…

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Congolese Rumba: Soundtrack to African Political Struggle

Please take a look at "Congolese Rumba:  Soundtrack to African Political Struggle" in Origins:  Current Events in Historical Perspective.  Origins revisits and unfolds milestones in…

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Liberian Senator Dabah M. Varpilah visit to CAS!

On 9 October, CAS hosted Liberian Senator Dabah M. Varpilah of Grand Cape Mount Country. Senator Varpilah was in Columbus visiting members of the Liberian community when she requested to visit CAS…

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Ohio University's African Studies Program and Center for International Studies visit CAS

Further strengthening our partnership, CAS hosted Ohio University’s African Studies Program (ASP) and Center for International Studies (CIS) for a full day of meetings and activities aimed at…

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Summer Fieldwork in Malawi!

Jack Fernandes, a 4th year Ph.D. candidate, conducted research in Malawi last July measuring the relationship between disaster management, politics, and the challenges facing a variety of actors…

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Buckeyes in Malawi!

EMPOWERING CHANGE: RESEARCH STRATEGIES FOR POLITICS AND DEVELOPMENT IN MALAWI

Twelve Ohio State undergraduates studied abroad in Malawi this summer as part of the Global Education program “…

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Spotlight on Dr. Amanda Robinson: New Co-Editor of African Affairs!

Please Join CAS in Congratulating Dr. Amanda Robinson!

Amanda Lea Robinson (Associate Professor of Political Science) has been appointed as the co-editor of African Affairs, the top journal…

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CAS Participation in Diplomacy Lab

On 4 March 2024, CAS submitted a proposal to conduct research and provide a policy paper for the US Department of…

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CAS & GOHi in Ghana!

CAS & GOHi Delegation to Ghana

Center for Africa Studies and Global One Health Initiative (GOHi) have united to expand the Global One Health Initiative to West Africa.  Ghana was…