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The Politics of Survival: State, Body, and Imagination in African and Diasporic Contexts

Renowned photographer Shem Compion and Yale MacMillan Center scholar and anthropologist Veronica Waweru discuss a landmark book that reimagines one of Earth's most extraordinary landscapes as an archive of ecology, culture, and human origins.

A participatory design study from Namuwongo is reshaping how universities engage with vulnerable communities on their doorstep.

The collaborative March 2026 consultation gathered leading African theological institutions to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, faith, and educational innovation.

Leaders discussed adapting to African contexts, sustainable entrepreneurship, and building credibility to the Yale community.

The internationally acclaimed Nigerian author returns to Yale to discuss the craft of writing and the responsibility of shaping narrative.

As part of MacMillan’s new Global Program, the Regional Futures Lab, the Yale MacMillan Center led a series of events in London to explore how regional perspectives can advance action on climate, resilience, and equity.

The Lindsay Fellowship for Research in Africa welcomes two grant recipients to share their findings on evolving approaches to waste management, childcare, and democracy with Yale students and faculty.

A public screening and discussion with directors Xinyan Yu and Max Duncan will take place on September 30.

Dining with Achebe’s Family, Debating American Diplomacy: Reflections from a Year at the Council on African Studies