Call for Papers for our 8th AfriquEurope’s conference that will be held  March 27-28, 2026 at the Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Senegal.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Abstracts can be submitted in English and French. The conference will adopt a hybrid format (in-person and online). Papers at the conference can be presented in any of the two languages. Abstract proposals should be emailed (in Word) to:
Prof. Aly Tandian: [email protected]
Prof. Jean-Marc Trouille:[email protected] and
Prof. Asteris Huliaras: [email protected]

by no later than Friday, January 23, 2026.

Submission format: Proposals for oral presentations or posters must include:

• A clear title
• Names, affiliations, and contact details of the author(s)
• A structured abstract (300–500 words) specifying:
  • the issue and objective of the paper
  • methodological and/or theoretical framework
  • main results or arguments
  • relevance to one of the conference themes
  • 3–5 keywords
  • A short bio (max. 150 words)

Commitments and Publication

• An international scientific committee will evaluate submissions.
• Selected contributions will be published in a collective volume or partner journal.
• A final declaration summarizing key recommendations will be drafted at the end of the conference and shared with regional and international policy-makers.

Provisional Timeline

• 19 December 2025: Launch of the call for papers
• 23 January 2026: Deadline for submissions and scientific committee review
• 20 February 2026: Final program and opening of registration
• 27–28 March 2026: Conference
• 15 June 2026: Publication and dissemination of proceedings/recommendations

Lunches and coffee breaks will be provided during the conference. There is no conference fee. External participants will be required to pay for their own travel, accommodation and, if applicable, visa costs. A hotel close to the conference venue will be recommended.

Contacts

GERM – Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis
Tel: +221 77 440 52 68
Email: [email protected]

For further information, please contact any member of the organizing team:
Prof. Jean-Marc Trouille, AfriquEurope: [email protected]
Prof. Sotiris Petropoulos, AfriquEurope: [email protected]
Prof. Aly Tandian: [email protected]