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Film Africa 2015 opens 30 October

Film Africa 2015, the fifth festival showcasing the new features, documentaries and short films emerging from Africa, opens on 30 October and runs until 8 November 2015. 60 films from 28 African countries will be screened at venues across London and the programme includes several London, UK, European and World premieres.

There is a strand marking the 40th anniversary of independence for the African countries which were Portuguese colonies, ‘Lusophone Liberty: 40 Years On’, a focus on new Ethiopian films and a music strand celebrating the sounds of the continent. 12 films from 10 countries will be competing for the Baobab Award for Best Short Film, the winner of which will be screened on the festival’s closing night.

For more information, including speakers, educational workshops, school screenings and children’s activities, see www.filmafrica.org.uk .

Africa Utopia Festival, 10-13 September 2015

The Africa Utopia Festival takes place at the Southbank Centre, London, from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September 2015. The Festival, now in its third year, celebrates Africa’s arts and culture and features a range of musicians, a new play about migrants, talks, debates and workshops, a marketplace and African street food. Further information can be seen at http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/festivals-series/africa-utopia?utm_source=East%20End%20Review&utm_medium=MPU&utm_campaign=AfricaUtopia2015 .

ELIAS meeting in Paris

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The annual meeting of ELIAS (European Librarians in African Studies) took place on Tuesday 7th July at the Bibliothèque Universitaire des Langues et Civilisations, Paris.  Thirty-three librarians from eight countries gathered for a tour of BULAC, two keynote addresses, short thematic contributions on the theme of Special Collections and country presentations.

The 2016 annual meeting will take place in Tervuren, Belgium.