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Appreciation of Patrick Chabal

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We note with sadness the passing of Patrick Chabal, a specialist in Lusophone Africa who made an outstanding contribution to the field of African Studies. AEGIS – African Studies in Europe writes that he “made an impact on the field that most can only dream of” and that “the fact that AEGIS is such a … Read more

New online catalogue for Salvation Army archives

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The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre has launched its first online catalogue. The Centre holds strong archival collections relating to the work of the Salvation Army in Africa. See especially: The Salvation Army’s international administration, including the Africa Zonal Department (AFZ), Chief of the Staff’s Office (COS) and the General’s Office (GEN). ‘Overseas Territories’, such … Read more

Writing Africa's Futures, 5th July 2013 at the British Library

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 WRITING AFRICA’S FUTURES   Friday, 5 July, 14:00–17:00   FREE (booking recommended) at the British Library Conference Centre, London http://www.bl.uk/whatson/events/event145399.html   As part of the ‘Africa Writes’ festival and in collaboration with the Caine Prize, the Royal African Society and the British Library, this event celebrates 50 years of African Studies Association UK by featuring … Read more

British Empire and Commonwealth Museum archival collections

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SCOLMA (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) Archives of the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum – current position Report on a visit to Bristol Record Office 12.11.12 Lucy McCann (Secretary, SCOLMA) John Pinfold (SCOLMA committee member) Marion Wallace (Chair, SCOLMA) Three members of SCOLMA visited Bristol Record Office on 12 November to discuss … Read more

SCOLMA Statement on the Situation in Mali

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SCOLMA Statement on the Situation in Mali SCOLMA (the UK Libraries and Archives Group on Africa) adds its voice to the deep concern expressed in many quarters about current events in Mali. In particular, we share the concerns raised by the International Committee of the Blue Shield and the UNESCO World Heritage Committee about the actual … Read more

Appeal for Bulawayo Public Library

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  Bulawayo Public Library (Zimbabwe) is currently in dire financial straits. For more info on the situation and the Library’s appeal for help, see http://www.zddt.org/appeal-for-bulawayo-library-0306.html.