Centre of historical and political studies on Africa and the Middle East
The Centre, based in the Department of Politics, Institutions, History, has the main aim to promote research about Africa and the Middle East within political sciences, contemporary political and social institutions, development issues.
Activities of the Centre include research, network initiatives with other Centres, organization of conferences, workshops, and seminars, realization and promotion of scientific publications. Its members are professors, lecturers and young researchers with a consolidated experience in interdisciplinary research.
The Centre intends to develop relevant liaisons with other national and international Centres, research institutes and institutions with similar aims.
The Centre supports the journal "afriche e orienti" – a relevant publication for scientific research and debate on Africa and the Middle East in Italy.
Chair of the Centre is Anna Maria Gentili, Full Professor of African Studies.