Decolonizing Aid in Africa
The CIHA Blog continues to bring African perspectives on decolonization to our readers. This post provides a synthesis of discussions from the hybrid event on ‘Decolonizing Aid in […]
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In the news: An Open Letter to William Ruto
In a letter published in AsheNews, our friend and colleague, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, UCI Distinguished Professor of comparative literature and English, addresses […]
SAHUDA Statement on Palestine
The CIHA Blog supports this statement by the South African Humanities Dean’s Association (SAHUDA), and continues to stand with Palestinians against the genocidal acts of the Israeli government in Gaza.
Canadian Jesuits International: Webinar explores root causes of mining misery in the Congo
In today’s post, we feature the webinar ‘Cobalt Blues: A Conversation on the Politics of Resource Extraction and Education in the DRC,’ authored by the event’s co-sponsor, […]
Humanitarianism’s Narrative Problem and its Missionary History
The CIHA blog is very pleased to post Megan Cole Paustian’s discussion of her new book Humanitarian Fictions: Africa, Altruism, and the […]
Ghana Bill Promotes Imaginary Family Values
By Akosua Adomako Ampofo, CIHA Co-Editor: After going through several readings, a bill known as the THE HUMAN SEXUAL RIGHTS AND FAMILY VALUES BILL was […]
“10 African Scholars to Watch in 2024.”
The CIHA Blog is delighted to repost this piece by Sheriff Bojang Jnr in The African Report on “10 African Scholars to Watch in 2024.”
What’s in a Name?
In this piece, Tina Adomako shows the importance of interrogating colonial place names as part of the humanitarian goal of equalizing relationships between Africa and the Global North. […]