Cordial greetings to all members of the Japan Association for African Studies. I am Shinichi Takeuchi, privileged to assume the esteemed position of President of the Japan Association for African Studies (JAAS) for the fiscal year 2024-25. I am deeply dedicated to executing my duties with the utmost diligence and proficiency, and I respectfully solicit the support of all our esteemed members. Since my induction as a member in 1986, the JAAS has stood as my primary academic community. Through its array of activities, including annual conferences, branch initiatives, and scholarly publications, it has afforded me invaluable exposure to the highest caliber of African studies. This engagement has consistently captivated […]