ABOUT US
We are a membership organisation that provides opportunities for people to connect, celebrate and engage critically with a wide range of topics and ideas about Africa today.
Through our events, publications and digital channels we share insight, instigate debate and facilitate mutual understanding between the UK and Africa.
We amplify African voices and interests in academia, business, politics, the arts and education, reaching a network of more than one million people globally.
Our Events
When - 07/3/2024
Join us for the third and final oral evidence session of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Africa into Just Energy Transitions. This session will be led by parliamentari...
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Opening Film: Dahomey The kingdom of DAHOMEY (Danxomé in Fon language) is a former African kingdom located in the south of today’s Republic of Benin. It was founded in the 17th century by King Houegbadja. Under his reign and that of his descendants –...
14/4/2024
The Royal African Society is inviting proposals from website developers and managers. We require a dynamic, and user-centric website that is engaging to our audiences and allows interactions from and between our membership. It will need to fulfil a spectrum of...
12/4/2024
The Opening Day of COP is always the moment for the incoming COP Presidency to set the tone not only for the two weeks of their COP but for the year ahead. They host the world on behalf of the region that chose them – for UAE, the Asia Group of UNFCCC. T...
04/12/2023
Royal African Society Council members, CEO and African Arguments editor will be at COP28 UAE. Looking for progress on real climate action and feasible solutions. Will the loss and damage fund announced at COP27 be set up at COP28 and will it work better than e...
04/12/2023