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CSA statement on the crisis in the Congo

CSA statement on the crisis in the Congo
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“The lives of Millions of Congolese people fleeing violence are at stake. It is time for global political action, not mere proclamations.”

CSA Call to action to Governments and other stakeholders around the world on the ongoing crisis in the Congo.

Congolese Horizons: Weaving Temporalities in Congo Studies

Congolese Horizons: Weaving Temporalities in Congo Studies
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6th Congo Research Network Conference
“Congolese Horizons: Weaving Temporalities in Congo Studies”

29-31 Jan 2025
The Africa Institute, Global Studies University (GSU)
Sharjah, UAE

The Congo Research Network (CRN) is organizing its sixth international conference themed, “Congolese Horizons: Weaving Temporalities in Congo Studies,” to be held at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University (GSU), Sharjah, UAE, between Wednesday, January 29 – Friday, January 31, 2025.

This event brings together junior and senior scholars across the humanities and social sciences, sharing a common interest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It specifically aims to provide space for productive interdisciplinary discussions, within and beyond Congo Studies.

This scholarly conference invites participants to explore the diverse intersections of temporalities with the social, cultural, and political fabric of the Congo, encompassing perspectives from both the humanities and social sciences. Through this lens, we aim to illuminate the complexities of temporal experiences, including the interplay of various timelines, historical narratives, and societal rhythms. By examining tensions, ruptures, and continuities, we seek to deepen our understanding of how individuals and communities navigate the temporal landscape, shedding light on the multifaceted dynamics shaping their lived realities.

Download the Call for Papers.

Conference in Kinshasa – July 6th 2024

Conference in Kinshasa – July 6th 2024
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As we brainstorm ways to strengthen engagement with scholars and communities in Congo, which is one of our key objectives, we want to take advantage of the presence of three CSA Executive Committee members in Congo in July to host a panel event to introduce the Congolese Studies Association in Kinshasa.

The event will take place on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at the Andrée Blouin Cultural Center in Kinshasa. We are excited to build on the partnership with the Center that we launched July 2023 through a women’s leadership event that we co-hosted at that time. The upcoming event — under the theme of « Consolider les connaissances, les talents, et l’unité pour un Congo fort » — will consist of a formal panel and will serve as an opportunity to mobilize scholars, activists, young people and local residents to join the Association.

We are fortunate that Stella Wankamba, CSA Secretary-Treasurer, is in Kinshasa at the moment and leading the logistics.

 

Call for the General Assembly in June 2024

Call for the General Assembly in June 2024
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Dear CSA Community,
I hope this message finds you doing well and looking forward to the summer.
There are several updates that the CSA Executive Committee would like to share with you.
Over the last three months, the Executive Committee has been meeting to clarify our roles, develop our priorities, implement administrative processes, and form a CSA panel for the African Studies Conference scheduled for December 2024. As a dynamic team, we are excited to share with you the following outcomes:
–Officer roles clarified
–Quarterly objectives set
–CSA panel accepted for the ASA conference, titled Congo Global Perspectives: Establishing Truth and Agendas from the Eye of the Beholder (check the ASA website for details on the program schedule)
–Drafted our organizational website which is under design by a web designer (feel free to send pictures from past CSA conferences)
–Designed our organization logo
We are also working to strengthen our organizational capacity by applying to become a Coordinate Organization at the ASA. This institutional affiliation will support our membership functions and give us a stronger visibility.
As we brainstorm ways to strengthen engagement with scholars and communities in Congo, which is one of our key objectives, we want to take advantage of the presence of three CSA Executive Committee members in Congo in July to host a panel event to introduce the Congolese Studies Association in Kinshasa. The event will take place on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at the Andrée Blouin Cultural Center in Kinshasa. We are excited to build on the partnership with the Center that we launched July 2023 through a women’s leadership event that we co-hosted at that time. The upcoming event — under the theme of « Consolider les connaissances, les talents, et l’unité pour un Congo fort » — will consist of a formal panel and will serve as an opportunity to mobilize scholars, activists, young people and local residents to join the Association. We are fortunate that Stella Wankamba, CSA Secretary-Treasurer, is in Kinshasa at the moment and leading the logistics. We will share a flyer on the event very soon, and invite you to attend if you will be in Kinshasa during that time, and to invite your networks.
Sincerely,
Muadi Mukenge, M.A.
President, Congolese Studies Association

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