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About us

The 2nd edition of the African International Conference hosted by the University of Bradford in conjunction with the African-Focused Research Network. The theme is ā€˜African Renaissance: Reclaiming Narratives and Advancing a Shared Future’, focusing on critical issues shaping the African continent including governance, technology, health, and indigeneity.

Important Dates

Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Abstract registration deadline
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
Submission deadline

Call For Paper

Governance and peace and resilience
Technology digital futures and ai
Health and medicine
African indigeneity
Advancing Good Governance and Human Rights for Justice, Equity, and Resilient Communities
Education, Technology, and the Digital Future of Learning
Culture, Creativity, and Transnational Indigenous Networks in Development
Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability
Health, Medicine, Food and Human Security
Epistemic Pluralism: African Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Dialogue with Global Thought
African Indigeneity, Innovation, and Economic Agency in a Globalised World

The conference invites original papers including: full name, institution name, title, keywords (maximum 5), and an abstract (maximum 250 words) addressing the background, research question, narrative of research, theme connection, and non-specialist suitability.