African perspectives on global transformations

Pepper grows in a field surrounded by and filled with bamboo poles to act as a trelis

Pepper plantation in Myanmar

Photo: Dominique Guenat

BFH-HAFL Hugo P. Cecchini Institute

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From 26–28 August 2026, the Swiss and German African Studies associations will hold a joint conference in Basel. Hosted by the University of Basel's ZASB, it brings together scholars from Africa, Europe and beyond to explore “African Perspectives on Global Transformations” — addressing decolonization, justice, and planetary health across disciplines.

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