Topic: The Islamisation & Arabisation of Sudan – a Threat to Africa?
Content: The lecture will focus on:
- How issues of religion, culture and politics impact on people in Sudan, specifically, and in Africa in general
- the plight of the Nubians who are currently a marginalised group in Sudan
the politics of language and कल्तुरे - Significance: The event is presented in a collaborative effort to highlight Afrika Liberation Day and World Day for Cultural Diversity.
Main speaker: Dr. Muhammad J. A. Hashim
Respondent speakers: Dr Monica Juma (AISA) and Dr Samba Buri Mboup (CARS)
Program: In addition to presentations, there will be a Q&A session and cultural items will be rendered. Finger food and refreshments will be served.
Kindly, RSVP by Tuesday 19 May to:
Dineo Baloi, 012 320 3181, ucars12@unisa.ac.za
or
Mbali Skosana, 012 304 9752, mskosana@ai.org.za
Please, note that a similar speaking engagement with Dr Hashim will commence on Saturday 23 May, 12h00 at Hector Pietersen Museum in Orlando, Soweto