African studies is the study of Africa, and can encompass such fields as social and economic development, politics, history, culture, sociology, anthropology or linguistics. A specialist in African studies is referred to as an africanist.
A related discipline is Pan-African Studies.

Africa Regional Services - French program materials for American Cultural Centers throughout Africa.
Africa Research Central - Primary sources, materials, manuscripts, photographs, and artifacts.
African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific AFSAAP - The aims of this organization are to promote research and teaching of African Studies in Australia and the Pacific.
African Studies Center Outreach Program at Boston University - Providing information, materials, and services to schools, libraries, museums, the media, and community groups in New England and beyond.
H-AfResearch: Research in African Primary Sources - H-Net discussion group dedicated to issues surrounding the use of primary sources in African humanities and social sciences research. Features subject overview, archive, links to related lists, and subscription information.
H-AfrTeach: Teaching African History and Studies - H-Net discussion group dedicated to exploring issues in teaching African History and Studies. Features archive, reviews, articles, course syllabi, links to related resources, and subscription information.
H-SAfrica: Southern African Studies - H-Net discussion group dedicated to South and Southern Africa history and culture. Includes subject overview, links to related resources and lists, reviews, archive, and subscription details.
NISC South Africa - Provides local and global information for Africa.
Meta Description: [ NISC SA publishers of information databases, academic journals and books for Africa:: NISC SA provides local and global information for Africa, about Africa and by Africans. With a commitment to African research and the use of powerful, user-friendly technology, NISC SA launches African publishin... ]
US State Department - Bureau of African Affairs - Country information and regional topics.
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