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Africa

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The Africa Special Interest Group (ASIG) brings together scholars and students across all departments of the university of Essex with a broad interest in Africa.

The ASIG is the hub for interdisciplinary studies focusing on Africa, and contributes to joint research activities, education, as well as student and cultural events on Africa.

The group holds a social meeting every Tuesday during term time (9:30 to 10:00 in the Government Common Room, 5b.303), and organises other events across campus. All staff and students are welcome to register for the ASIG social events.

ASIG maintains a mailing list. If you want to be added to the mailing list, attend the social event, or for any other inquiry, please email africa-sig@essex.ac.uk.

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Africa's expanding role in language-based multilateral organisations

On 26 November 2025 Tighisti Amare, Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House, will be discussing "Africa's expanding role in language-based multilateral organisations".

More about this event

Our researchers

Professor Hannah Gibson

Professor Hannah Gibson

Co-director

Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex

Dr Florian Kern

Dr Florian Kern

Co-director

Department of Government, University of Essex

Dr Omomayowa Abati
Dr Omomayowa Abati

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

Eden Anin-Adjei
Eden Anin-Adjei

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

Dr Demetris Angiachi
Dr Demetris Angiachi

Member

Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex

Dr Tracey Costley
Dr Tracey Costley

Member

Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex

Samira Diebire
Samira Diebire

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

Professor Han Dorussen
Professor Han Dorussen

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

Elisa Frimpong
Elisa Frimpong

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Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex

Dr Phoebe Kisubi Mbasalaki
Dr Phoebe Kisubi Mbasalaki

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Department of Sociology and Criminology, University of Essex

Mzati Nkolokosa
Mzati Nkolokosa

Member

Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex

Dr Victor Pouliquen
Dr Victor Pouliquen

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Department of Economics, University of Essex

Dr Lisa Spantig
Dr Lisa Spantig

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Department of Economics, University of Essex

Shunsuke Tsuda
Shunsuke Tsuda

Member

Department of Economics, University of Essex

Catherine Taylor
Catherine Taylor

Member

Department of Language and Linguistics, University of Essex

Professor Reed Wood
Professor Reed Wood

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

Professor Gina Yannitell Reinhardt
Professor Gina Yannitell Reinhardt

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

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