African Studies

News | Wednesday, January 21, 2026
BRN IGNITE Grant project examines how documents contribute to land dispossession in Kenya
A developing research project led by Kariuki Kirigia is examining how land documents – including maps, title deeds and leases – are being used in ways that contribute to...
News | Monday, January 12, 2026
BRN IGNITE Grant project aims to preserve traditional Yorùbá recipes
Growing up in the city of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, Nigeria, Adébísí Ògún learned to cook traditional Yorùbá dishes at her paternal grandmother’s side, memorizing recipes passed...
News | Tuesday, February 13, 2024
UTM political scientist inspired by lifelong interest in African agency and power dynamics
Nadège Compaoré never expected she would end up being a researcher in political science.   As an avid lover of literature, Compaoré...