The Australian African Studies Institute’s mandate empowers the Institute to serve as a central hub for African studies and initiatives in Australia, facilitate collaborative research, innovative educational programs, and meaningful partnerships between Africa and Australia led by people with an African Ancestry. The Australian African Studies Institute’s mandate, granted in Mombasa 2023 by the African Science Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC) under the auspices of the African Union Commission, is a testament to the African Unions Sixth Region and their commitment to fostering mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and academic excellence.

With ASRIC’s endorsement, we are equipped to advance initiatives that promote Africa’s rich intellectual, cultural, and scientific heritage, contributing to sustainable

development and global knowledge through an African lens. This mandate emphasizes our responsibility to uphold the values of the ASRIC (African Union Commission)

by nurturing an inclusive academic community that celebrates diversity, champions interdisciplinary research, and builds lasting cross-continental connections. It affirms the role of the African diaspora and their contribution to Africa’s development. It rejects neocolonialism and attempts to undermine African people and their sovereignty. Access The Mombasa Declaration highlighting the need for the Australian African Studies Institute here.

The Australian African Studies Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative educational environment by promoting cultural exchanges, advancing curriculum development, and supporting joint academic initiatives. Through the creation of joint degree programs, innovative curriculum design, and culturally enriching programs, we aim to enhance mutual understanding and academic cooperation between Australia and African countries. Our mission is to empower students, educators, and communities with transformative educational opportunities that celebrate diversity and prepare leaders who are equipped to thrive in a globally connected world.

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With ASRIC’s endorsement, we are equipped to advance initiatives that promote Africa’s rich intellectual, cultural, and scientific heritage, contributing to sustainable

development and global knowledge through an African lens. This mandate emphasizes our responsibility to uphold the values of the ASRIC (African Union Commission)

by nurturing an inclusive academic community that celebrates diversity, champions interdisciplinary research, and builds lasting cross-continental connections. It affirms the role of the African diaspora and their contribution to Africa’s development. It rejects neocolonialism and attempts to undermine African people and their sovereignty. Access The Mombasa Declaration highlighting the need for the Australian African Studies Institute here.

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The Australian African Studies Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative educational environment by promoting cultural exchanges, advancing curriculum development, and supporting joint academic initiatives. Through the creation of joint degree programs, innovative curriculum design, and culturally enriching programs, we aim to enhance mutual understanding and academic cooperation between Australia and African countries. Our mission is to empower students, educators, and communities with transformative educational opportunities that celebrate diversity and prepare leaders who are equipped to thrive in a globally connected world.

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