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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NAB Spotlight In this feature, Joschka Philipps and Kingsley Jima reflect on recent work and activities of the Junior Research Group “Politics of the Unknown: Conspiracism and Conflict.” Discover more in the newly published NAB No. XXIV | 2025: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/pool/dokumen...

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

NAB Spotlight In this feature, Prof. Serawit Debele reflects on her journey from BIGSAS doctoral researcher to Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Religion at Uni Bayreuth. Discover her story and more in the newly published NAB No. XXIV | 2025: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/pool/dokumen...

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Fábrica de Ideias is in full swing in Eldoret, Kenya! From 14–23 September, around 40 PhD candidates from Africa, Latin America and Europe are currently coming together at our Research Centre at Moi University for exchange, debate and collaborative learning. Here are some impressions from Eldoret!

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Call for Applications: International Fellowships 2027/28 The deadline is approaching. The Cluster invites scholars working in African Studies to apply for international fellowships at the Bayreuth Academy of Advanced African Studies. www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/1_1-About...

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

NAB Spotlight: African Knowledges and the History Public*ation since the 1970s Discover this feature and many more stories in the newly published NAB No. XXIV | 2025: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/pool/dokumen... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Pure energy on stage with MORUMA at the Africa Caribbean Festival in Bayreuth. 🎶 Incredible live musicianship blending traditional instruments with modern grooves. Here’s a favorite moment from the show. Watch the full live concert: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSuv... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

New Publication: Afrotopies et afrodystopies, ed. Sylvère Mbondobari, Ute Fendler & Laude Ngadi Maïssa. A collective volume on Afrofuturism and African futures across philosophical, socio-anthropological & literary perspectives. karthala.com/accueil/3686-10306-afrotopies-et-afrodystopies.html

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

NAB Spotlight Dr Phyo Kay Kine joins BIGSAS as Academic Coordinator, bringing a journey spanning Myanmar, Germany & China. Her motto: "Bridging disciplines, cultures, and ideas to grow knowledge that serves communities." Read more: africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/pool/dokumente/NAB/NAB-2025.pdf

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The student association Model African Union Bayreuth will hold its annual elections on 8 September 2026 and is calling on students to put themselves forward. Location: FZA, Room S147 To apply: send a brief motivational letter to info@modelafricanunion.de More information: www.modelafricanunion.de

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

NAB No. XXIV | 2025 The latest edition of NAB: News from the Institute of African Studies at the University of Bayreuth is out now, looking back on a landmark year for African Studies in Bayreuth. Read the digital version: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/pool/dokumen... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We are delighted to represent Africa Multiple at the joint SGAS/SSEA & VAD Conference. If you are attending, drop by our book stand at the Marketplace & Book Exhibition. @unibayreuth.bsky.social @zasb.unibas.ch

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Africa Multiple Research Centre (Kenya) hosts the event in collaboration with the Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Brazil and the University of Bayreuth, Germany. More details: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/Important... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

New Publication | Writing the Slave Trade Trauma in Francophone Africa: A Study of Selected Novels by Thierry Boudjekeu Kamgang, a researcher in African literary and cultural studies at the UniBayreuth. Link to Publication: www.avm-verlag.de/detailview?n... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Applications are now open. Deadline: 5 October 2026

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Stefan Ouma @econgeo.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Fellowship call @africamultiple.bsky.social. Work with us in the research section "accumulation" on accumulation, worldmaking & inequality in Africa & its global diaspora. Best to get a host & have a trackrecord on taking accumulation seriously! www.bayreuth-academy.uni-bayreuth.de/en/Opportuni...

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Call for International Fellowships 2027/28

Universität Bayreuth

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New Publication | A Comparison of Observed and Perceived Seasonal Climate Regimes in a Rural Socio-Ecological System in Northeastern South Africa doi.org/10.1007/s101...

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

BIGSAS at the University of Bayreuth is looking for a BIGSAS Management Assistant (m/f/d) Application deadline: 30 August 2026 Full details in the attached document. @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

We are delighted to announce that at the most recent General Assembly of the Cluster, Prof. Dr. Thokozani Kaime was elected Vice Dean of Early Career and Equal Opportunity and Head of BIGSAS, and Prof. Dr. Serawit Bekele Debele was appointed Deputy Head of BIGSAS. @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence has launched AMIRA, a new platform for exploring and visualising the Cluster's research data. The platform is open to all, no account required. Explore AMIRA here: data.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/s/amira/page... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Last call | AFRICA: translating Full details and submission form: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/news/2026... @unibayreuth.bsky.social #AfricaMultiple #CallForArtists #OpenCall #AfricaTranslating #Photography #Art #Calendar2027

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

BIGSAS alumna and former Africa Multiple fellow Dr. Valerie Nur has received the Ethnography Research Prize from the German Sociological Association for her book on Tuareg craftsmanship, family and mobility in Niger. Congratulations! www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/news/2026...

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This past weekend, the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence presented a live concert by MORUMA, a fusion of sounds from across the Indian Ocean, brought to life by Matchume Zango and Childo Tomás (Mozambique), Jean-Pierre Jozéfinn’ (Réunion Island), and Andry Michael Randriantseva (Madagascar).

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Danke an alle die vorbeigeschaut haben und sich für unsere Arbeit der Afrikastudien interessiert haben! @unibayreuth.bsky.social #AfricaMultiple #unibayreuth #bigsas #IAS #iwalewahaus

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Call for Artistic Contributions | AFRICA: translating Selected works will be featured in the Africa Multiple 2027 postcard calendar. Contributors whose works are selected will receive an honorarium of €250. Full details and submission form: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/news/2026...

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Meet us the Saturday in Bayreuth @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

As part of the 21st Afrika Karibik Festival Bayreuth, the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence presents a live concert by MORUMA on Friday 17 July, 21:30–23:00. Free admission. Full festival programme at wakadjo.de @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

New Article Publication | European Biometric Border System, Securitization and (Im)mobilities in West Africa V. C. Iwuoha and A. D. Edgar journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Call for Artistic Contributions | AFRICA: translating Selected works will be featured in the Africa Multiple 2027 postcard calendar. Full details and submission form: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/news/2026... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Join us this Wednesday in the FZA First Floor Lounge at the University of Bayreuth. We look forward to seeing you there! @unibayreuth.bsky.social @econgeo.bsky.social @jiahuilee.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

BIGSAS - Beach Volleyball Mark your calendars: 10 July, 17:00 pm, Wilhelminenaue Park. Beach vibes, good food, new faces, and lots of fun. Ladies, we’d love to see you on the court! See you in the sand.

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Gender and Diversity Office welcomed BIGSAS Junior Fellows and early-career researchers to "Joining Along: Intersecting Artistic Forms with Life and Research". Read the full report here: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/news/2026...

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Gender and Diversity On-Boarding Workshop for BIGSAS Junior Fellows

Universität Bayreuth

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Join economic geographer Andrea Pollio (University of Torino) for a talk on his new book, exploring Nairobi's "Silicon Savannah" and its tech-driven urban transformation. Discussion & Q&A to follow. All welcome! @econgeo.bsky.social @unibayreuth.bsky.social @jiahuilee.bsky.social

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Tony Beall · Where Sacred Fires Burn @ajbeall.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Worth a listen. So much repair after colonialism is sought not in policy but in ritual, where the living still answer to the dead. The sacred is where healing gets negotiated: ajbeall.substack.com/p/speaking-w...

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In April 2026, students, academics, diplomats and experts gathered at the University of Bayreuth for BAYMAU26 under the theme, "Pathways to Women’s and Youth Empowerment." Read the full report here: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/news/2026...

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The 21st Afrika Karibik Festival ) will take place from 17–19 July. As part of the festival programme, the Cluster presents a live concert by MORUMA, a band consisting of Matchume Zango and Childo Tomás, Jean-Pierre Jozéfinn’ and Andry Michael Randriantseva. wakadjo.de @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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Stefan Ouma @econgeo.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Are you working on accumulation dynamics in Africa? Want to shape a research agenda? Then apply here @africamultiple.bsky.social www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/1_1-About... @kaikodden.bsky.social @udadisi.bsky.social @miasa-ug.bsky.social @roapejournal.bsky.social @humauct.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The Gender and Diversity Office of the Africa Multiple Cluster hosted a special art-based workshop for BIGSAS Junior Fellows and Early Career Researchers. Over three days, participants explored themes of gender, diversity, racism, and intersectionality through movement and creative expression.

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The University of Bayreuth is seeking to appoint a Full Professor (W3) of Linguistics of African Languages in Context, working closely with the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence, the Institute of African Studies, and BIGSAS. @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

New Publication | L’Atlantique Noir revisité A new interdisciplinary volume revisiting the Black Atlantic as a relational space of history, art and memory. 🔗 www.avm-verlag.de/detailview?n... @unibayreuth.bsky.social #AfricaMultiple #BlackAtlantic #NewPublication

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The Cluster of Excellence Africa Multiple at the University of Bayreuth is hiring: Research Associate (m/f/d) in Global Nutrition and Health Policy Application deadline: 15 June 2026 More info: www.uni-bayreuth.de/job-vacancy-... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Artist, scholar & architect Dr. Epifania Amoo-Adare joined us as Artist in Residence, exploring decolonial storytelling and the "art of unthinking" through her exhibition "Who is Lucy!?!" More: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/Artists-i... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🎥 Afrikaleidoscop meets ARTE | Now on YouTube The full recording of our public discussion following the screening of "Afrikas vergessene Geschichte - Wer war Jan Conny?" is now available on our YouTube channel! 📺 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gs7... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Rooted in the sounds of the Indian Ocean, sega, maloya, jazz and beyond, Réunionese guitarist and composer Jean-Pierre JOSÉPHINE, alias Jozéfinn', has built a singular musical world that crosses continents and genres. Learn more: www.africamultiple.uni-bayreuth.de/en/Artists-i...

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Der Exzellenzcluster Africa Multiple an der Universität Bayreuth stellt ein: IT-Manager (m/w/d) Bewerbungsfrist: 20. Mai 2026 Weitere Informationen zur Stelle und zum Bewerbungsverfahren finden Sie hier: www.uni-bayreuth.de/stelle-kennw... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

In this interview, Gilbert Shang-Ndi and Marie Nadège Tsogo speak with filmmaker Dani Kouyaté about his award-winning film Katanga – The Dance of the Scorpions, presented at the Cinema Africa Bayreuth Film Festival in 2026. Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn9n... @unibayreuth.bsky.social

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Cinema Africa 2025/26 A Conversation with ... Dani Kouyaté:

YouTube video by Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence

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africamultiple.bsky.social @africamultiple.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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