ARAS is constantly seeking articles in the field of African Studies and welcomes contributions from all over the world. Submissions must be relevant to the discipline of African Studies which means centering research on African ways of knowing and giving Africa agency in all components...
SYDNEY 2025 Abstracts extended!! The African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific (AFSAAP) 44th Annual Conference: Harnessing the African Diaspora to Encourage Reciprocity and Collaboration in Shaping Global Agendas. Hosted by Australian Catholic University, St Josephine Bakhita Campus, Blacktown, NSW Thursday 27th and Friday 28th November 2025 Background...
The ARAS is looking for a Deputy Editor and Senior Editor (Asia and Pacific Region, other than Australia). This is a great opportunity for academics to mentor other researchers and writers. If you have a PhD and experience in writing and publishing academic works, please...
The ARAS editorial team is seeking: A Senior Editor from Australasia and the Pacific (excluding Australia) A Section Editor for Agriculture and Development If you are interested, or know someone who may be suitable, please contact editor@afsaap.org.au. These are voluntary positions, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the...
Have you ever wondered what the African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific (AFSAAP) and the Australasia Review of African Studies (ARAS) logo stands for? Photo acknowledgement: Chris Malheiro. The logo is the head of an Ọ́bà (King), also referred to as the Great Head...
Ngugi wa Thiong'o and his wife Njeeri Thiong'o...
Dear colleagues Do you research or do any work on or in Africa, are you engaged with and have interest in African communities, students and studies, in Australasia and the Pacific or globally? If yes, you are cordially invited to attend the online Africa Day Indaba...
Dear ARAS community, I am honored to step into the role of Editor-in-Chief for ARAS and wish to thank Geoffrey for the support during the transition period but more importantly for running the journal successfully during his tenure as EiC. The updated details of the journal editorial team are here,...