Forthcoming – The Concept of Human Right in Africa (Second Edition)
The Concept of Human Rights in Africa attempts to reconceptualise human rights ideology from the standpoint of the working people of the continent. lt argues that the dominant human rights discourse in/and on Africa, however well-intentioned, is objectively part of
Rest in Peace Prof. Micere Githae Mugo
We mourn the passing of Prof. Micere Githae Mugo, Former Chair of CODESRIA Scientific Committee, a true luminary of literature, activism, and academia. Her indelible contributions as a distinguished professor, playwright, poet, author, and critic have left an indelible mark
CODESRIA 2023 Democratic Governance Institute
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Since its inception, CODESRIA has been committed to its mandate of helping African scholars produce knowledge and give an African voice
Reflections Meeting: 2023 CODESRIA Gender Institute
CODESRIA's Gender Institute has been at the forefront of the Council’s work on gender for 28 years. We are delighted to host a 3-day meeting in Kampala, Uganda from 7-9 June to reflect on the contributions of the institute to
Prof. Kofi Anyidoho, Distinguished Scholarship Honoree, University of Ghana-Legon
CODESRIA extends its congratulations to Prof. Kofi Anyidoho, former member of the Executive Committee (2008-2011) and long time director of the CODESRIA African Humanities Institute on his nomination to receive an honorary degree from the University of Ghana-Legon. The degree
Prof. Tade Akin Aina, Honoree, University of Ghana-Legon
CODESRIA is pleased to note that Prof. Tade Akin Aina, former Deputy Executive Secretary in charge of Publications at the Council (1993-1998), has been nominated to receive an honorary doctorate degree to be awarded by the University of Ghana-Legon. The
Bertha Kibona
Bertha is a Programme Manager for Training, Grants and Fellowship Programme at CODESRIA. She holds a PhD in Development Studies, specifically in Higher Education studies and Human Development from the University of the Free State, South Africa. She also has
Policy Convening Session of the 2021 Gender and Democratic Governance Institutes
Starting tomorrow 5th April 2023, CODESRIA will host a policy convening session, the last in its 2021 Gender and Democratic Governance Institutes under the theme "Violence against Women and Girls in Africa's Shrinking Civic Spaces: Nature, Magnitude, and Remedies." The goal
حلمي شعراوي 1935-2023
زميلاتنا و زملاءنا الأفاضل، تحية كريمة، تلقى المجلس ببالغ الحزن والاسى نبأ وفاة أحد أعلام كوديرسيا (CODERSIA) الاستاذ حلمي شعراوي أستاذ في مركز البحوث العربية والإفريقية(AARC) في القاهرة بمصر. توفي حلمي، كما كانت شهرته في مجالس كوديرسيا، حوالي 10:30 صباح يوم الإثنين
