Howard University students delve into Zulu language and life on the Expresso Show in South Africa!

Expresso Show in South Africa speaks with Howard University's Zulu lecturer, Dr. Sipho Sithole, and his students, while they study abroad in South Africa, as part of the HUZISA Program at Howard.

Welcome Back Dr. Cham, Our Interim Director!

The distinguished Professor Mbye Cham is our Interim Director for the Spring 2025 semester while Professor Krista Johnson is on leave. Dr. Cham is the founder of our Center and has graciously agreed to return for this time period. We are grateful to be under his guidance again!

Newzroom Afrika features Howard University's Zulu lecturer and students

Newzroom Afrika, a South African news channel, features Howard University's Zulu lecturer, Dr. Sipho Sithole, and two of his students, Tatiana Allen (Howard University) and Anastasia Taylor (Jackson State University), while they study abroad in South Africa, as part of the HUZISA Program at Howard.

Finding the ‘Real Africa’

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Akan Twi And African Languages At Howard Highlight Linguistic Diversity

January 23, 2024 | The Hilltop

Dr. Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, gives a keynote address at the 16th Beijing Forum on African Development and China-Africa Cooperation

The  Assistant Director of the Center for African Studies, Dr. Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, gave a keynote address at the 16th Beijing Forum on African Development and China-Africa Cooperation held at the prestigious Peking University. This year's program centered heavily on the intersection between the Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Development Initiative, in the lead-up to the 2030 deadline for the latter. Speakers included leading multidisciplinary experts from Asia, Africa, western Europe, and the United States.

View our CABA 2023 Photos!

View our CABA 2023 Festival and Awards photos!

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Voice of America showcases African languages at Howard

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action programs for university admissions in the United States. Will those affected turn to the country’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities? Haydé Adams, host of Straight Talk Africa on VOA, and her guests explore the role of HBCUs in building new bridges between the United States and African countries.

Professor Johnson granted Full Professorship

We are glad to announce that our Director, Krista Johnson, Ph.D. has been granted Full Professorship in the Department of African Studies at Howard University. Congratulations to Professor Johnson!
 

Students of the first ever HU Zulu Study Abroad Program land in South Africa

Last week marked the beginning of the first ever Howard University Zulu in South Africa Study Abroad Program, led by Dr. Phiwokuhle Mnyandu! Nine students, eight of whom are of the Foreign Language and Areas Studies Fellowship (FLAS) recipients, will undergo a 6-week experiential study of the Zulu language and culture. Many thanks to CfAS Director, Professor Krista Johnson. Howard’s Center for African Studies remains at the forefront of cultural competency training to make our students competitive in the global economy.