Chinese online media hails mixed Chinese-African athletes as "hope for the nation." Flair Donglai Shi theorizes zhongfeihunxue — revealing racial nationalism, intersectional anxieties, and stereotypes beneath the positive affect. Read the article here: https://doi.org/10.1017/asr.2026.10204

Is Chinese scholarship on African literature "African studies without Africa"—and without China? Wang Yuan argues for a triangular, South-South framework that resists both Western epistemicide and Sinocentric substitution. https://doi.org/10.1017/asr.2025.10124

You make the Annual Meeting possible by booking through ASA's link! ASA must fill its contractual room night obligations to keep meeting space affordable. Thank you to everyone who has already booked! ASA's hotel room link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51148460

Hangwei Li argues that Africa's first Shaolin Temple is neither soft power instrument nor diaspora project—but a partially Africanized assemblage, co-produced by Chinese monks, Zambian communities, and a self-declared Christian nation. https://doi.org/10.1017/asr.2025.10170

Another fantastic ASA plenary from the archives! Two famous playwrights, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and Mĩcere M. Gĩthae Mũgo, discuss their play The Trial of Dedan Kimathi, (Heinemann, 1977) and the politics of naming at ASA. Enjoy it here: https://youtu.be/sCwunas5O10?si=zgeQYU2f3bx7-o9r

Are you on the job market? Check out these active job listings and more on ASA's job board! https://africanstudies.org/jobs/

Now is your chance to join the ASA program in New Orleans! Prepare your proposal for AfricaNow opening in just two weeks. https://africanstudies.org/africanow/

We had an amazing time in Kumasi at the Ghana Studies Association triennial. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make the meeting a success. If you're interested in GSA events and their journal Ghana Studies, join in MyASA under "Coordinate Organizations" here: https://ow.ly/1tM850Zw8RO

Now available in ASR: Ying Cheng proposes "reflexivity as method" for Africa-China studies—drawing on a Chinese artist's dam installations and a Beijing classroom's encounter with Mati Diop's Dahomey to cultivate epistemic affinity across Asia and Africa. https://doi.org/10.1017/asr.2025.10128

You can make a difference! There are 12 hours left to post a public comment on the Dept of ED's proposal to rescind regulations for International Education Programs. There are 144 comments but thousands of unheard voices. Take 5 & post yours https://www.regulations.gov/document/ED-2026-OPE-0991-0001

Friends this is so important. If you have been the beneficiary of one of these programs, please share your own experiences with as much concrete detail as you can manage to help us make the case. There’s tips and resources at the links below. The deadline is the 31st!

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Take urgent action now to defend Title VI and Fulbright-Hayes Programs. Submit a public comment (even brief comments make a difference!) by Friday July 31. Read ASA's public comment on our website, and submit yours here: https://ow.ly/j0Gk50ZuOLE

Take urgent action now to defend Title VI and Fulbright-Hayes Programs. Submit a public comment (even brief comments make a difference!) by Friday July 31. Read ASA's public comment on our website, and submit yours here: https://ow.ly/j0Gk50ZuOLE

Dr. Seulgie Lim's interdisciplinary research on gender and politics in Senegal inspires her to explore similar political questions about other parts of the world. We want to know: What does your African social science research inspire you to explore in your off hours?

ASA hosts inspiring plenary speakers at every Annual Meeting. We're digging in our archives to highlight some of the most exciting talks you may have missed like Achille Mbembe's lecture Knowledge Futures and the State of the Humanities. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/J6p8pUU_VH0

You're invited to our refreshed Awards & Closing Ceremony! Come snap a photo on our red carpet and enjoy jazz, refreshments, dancing, and celebration Saturday Dec 5 while we honor two Distinguished Africanists and 40+ other awardees. Register today: https://myasa.africanstudies.org

Are you curious what is on this year's ASA Annual Meeting program? All registrants can login and review the draft program with the handy tips highlighted in our recent "How-To" video. Not registered yet? Public access will be available soon. https://youtu.be/M8Upkga9L9Y?si=Fw41NLqhQROydsIZ

We're pleased to announce this year's ASA Samora & Graça Machel Presidential Fellows. This fellowship, made possible by a gift from Allen & Barbara Isaacman, supports scholarship and academic exchange for Africa-based scholars in the Humanities and Social Sciences. https://ow.ly/qR1750ZmXKn

ASA Announces 2026 ASA Samora & Graça Machel Presidential Fellows - African Studies Association Portal - ASA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2026  Contact: Alix Saba, Executive Director, asaed@africanstudies.org Download a PDF for distribution HERE. African Studies Association Announces 2026 ASA Samora & Graça Machel Presidential Fellows  PISCATAWAY, New Jersey – The African Studies Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the selection of the 2026 cohort of the ASA Samora & Graça Machel Presidential Fellows. This prestigious fellowship supports exceptional scholarship and academic exchange opportunities for…

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Congratulations to our grantees!: The African Literature Association, CongoResearchNetwork, Central African Studies Association and Congolese Studies Association, and Ghana Studies Association. https://africanstudies.org/featured-posts/asa-announces-coordinate-and-affiliate-micro-grant-recipients/

Did you know that ASA has a job board? New postings are starting for the season! Check regularly to see the most recent positions and how to apply. https://africanstudies.org/jobs/

Join us in New Orleans for the ASA Presidents' Luncheon with distinguished scholars Angela Y. Davis and Gina Dent. See the menu and purchase your ticket in MyASA to secure your seat. Space is limited and ticket sales close October 18 or when sold out.

As we continue to advocate for U.S. social science research funding that supports open inquiry and academic freedom, we want to #talkaboutsocialsciences in African studies. Dr. Phiwokuhle Mnyandu (Howard University) shares one reason why studying Africa is essential for all U.S. students.

We're excited to announce the first installment of our series History in Africa Author Interviews! Enjoy this conversation on Benin City, archives, & archeological approaches between HiA author Tomos Evans and ERB member Jeffrey Fleisher on YouTube. https://youtu.be/dgFEaivJJ6A?si=NpDywuR9lR7TL9rN

ASA has co-signed the recent ACLS Statement on the Office of Management and Budget’s proposal for new federal funding criteria. Read the statement and participate in the public comment period to ensure your voice is heard https://africanstudies.org/news/asa-co-signs-acls-statement-on-omb-proposal/

We are delighted to announce the 2026 18th Century Africa Publication Fellows. These ten emerging scholars will participate in a joint ASA-ASECS publication fellowship, generously funded by ACLS. We look forward to highlighting their brilliant scholarship in New Orleans! https://ow.ly/uUgy50ZayBz

Looking to use the last of your research funds before the fiscal year ends? Buy yourself & your grad student a ticket to the ASA Presidents' Luncheon to enjoy a meal with distinguished scholars Gina Dent & Angela Davis in New Orleans. Email us to buy more than one! https://ow.ly/Ll8e50Z8gNw

While you're writing this summer, don' forget that @historyinafrica.bsky.social is seeking submissions that rethink and reimagine foundational methods and conceptualizations of archives/archival work in continental and diasporic contexts. https://africanstudies.org/featured-posts/hia-cfp-volume-54/

Congratulations to the 2026 inaugural cohort of Grantees: Christian Alvarado, Robin Crigler, Jacqueline Georgis, and Bryan Kauma! Read more here: https://africanstudies.org/awards-prizes-asa/african-studies-association-announces-the-2026-junior-scholar-professional-development-grantees/

Countdown HiA's top articles with us in the latest issue of ASA News! Be sure to renew your ASA membership for gratis subscriptions to ASA journals. https://africanstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ASA-News-Spring-2026.pdf

Join ASA in New Orleans for lunch and a special conversation with distinguished scholars Gina Dent and Angela Davis, moderated by Ato Quayson. Tickets are available now in MyASA (register there too). Want to buy your grad student a ticket? Email us for an invoice. https://myasa.africanstudies.org

Apply to the PACT Workshop and ESN Mentorship Program by extended deadline May 31! Share application details with your students and colleagues here: https://africanstudies.org/emerging-scholars-network/esn-newsfeed/emerging-scholar-opportunities-at-the-asa-annual-meeting/