Track Changes: What is Seen in African Photography
We at The CIHA Blog from time to time highlight problematic representations about Africa and Africans. We were initially heartened to see this story in New York Times, until we […]
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Update on Gandhi Statue Controversy at the University of Ghana
A petition for the removal of a Gandhi statue on the University of Ghana campus had garnered an amazing 1911 signatures as of September 21, 2016, the date it […]
Highlights of 2016 and looking forward to 2017 / Points forts en 2016 et l’avenir en 2017
As 2017 gets underway, we at The CIHA Blog look at important developments from 2016 and preview some of the work to be done in the coming year. […]
In the News: Hope Challenges Fear
We join Gambia in (hopefully) celebrating the departure of its former President Yahya Jammeh, who was known for his violations of human rights and persistent corruption. Many of […]
Philanthropy as Image Politics in Ghana’s New Churches
Today’s post by Professor Michael PK Okyerefo analyzes the new Pentecostal-charismatic churches and the roles they play in African, especially Ghanaian, public culture. This is the latest post in our […]
Opportunities: Workshop in Cuba; Visiting Scholar Fellowship; and other opportunities
Call for Proposals, International Workshop, University of Havana, Cuba
The University of Havana, Cuba and The Global South Caucus of the International Studies Association
6-8 July 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
In cooperation […]
Valuable Lessons of 2016
by Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar
As we ready ourselves for the coming year, we typically reflect on the events of the past year. What are the lessons we need to learn, […]
In the News: Reviewing the Antigoverment Protests in Ethiopia
Today we take a look at the antigovernment protests in Ethiopia, which began over a year ago, led by minority groups protesting political marginalization. These protests intensified this past fall, […]