The Africa Institute

About the organization

The Africa Institute is an interdisciplinary academic research institute dedicated to the study, research and documentation of Africa, its people and its cultures; its complex past, present and future; and its manifold connections with the wider world. Established in 2018, The Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE, is dedicated to the study, research, and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora. The Institute is expanding public understanding of Arab and African exchange within not only the scholarly community but also the local Sharjah community, the region, and around the globe.