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Halim Gençoğlu

Historian Halim Gençoğlu is the author of four books and several articles in African Studies. He was born in Turkey in 1981. After his Bachelor’s degree in Historical Studies, he completed his second Master’s degree in Religious Studies and Doctoral Studies in Hebrew Language and Literature at the University of Cape Town. Dr Gençoğlu continues his academic research as a postdoctoral fellow in Afro-Asian Studies and contract staff in African Studies at the University of Cape Town.

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French Double Standards for Israeli War Crimes

French Double Standards for Israeli War Crimes
From Algeria to the Armenian question, from the Caucasus to Paris' treatment of Muslims...
American support for Israeli terror in Palestine

American support for Israeli terror in Palestine
The U.S. support for Israel has been based on a variety of factors, including shared strategic interests, historical ties, and domestic political considerations.
French colonial politics in Gabon

French colonial politics in Gabon
The Bongo family's legacy in Gabon is a complex story of power, influence, and governance.
Understanding the Coup in Burkina Faso in the Context of Post-Colonial French Policy in Africa

Understanding the Coup in Burkina Faso in the Context of Post-Colonial French Policy in Africa
A multi-factoral perspective on the country's coups.
A decolonial response to France

A decolonial response to France
Returning the Skull of Suleyman of Aleppo from the Human Museum in Paris.
Greetings from South African Muslims to the Ottoman Caliphate

Greetings from South African Muslims to the Ottoman Caliphate
Historical documents on bonds between South Africa and the Ottoman Empire
South African aid for earthquake victims in Türkiye

South African aid for earthquake victims in Türkiye
Despite a huge geographic distance, the country has a tradition of solidarity with Türkiye.
Understanding minority religious groups in the Ottoman World: In the case of Sabbateanism

Understanding minority religious groups in the Ottoman World: In the case of Sabbateanism
Illustrating the structuring of a marginal sect Sabbateanism in between Judaism and Islam.
Turkish-African relations: past, present and future

Turkish-African relations: past, present and future
Current relations between Turkey and Africa, especially in the last two decades, are evidence of histoic relations with the continent. This paper aims to reveal the relations between Turkey and Africa in the 21st century.
An interview with Tatamkhulu Ismail Afrika: South African poet of Turkish origin

An interview with Tatamkhulu Ismail Afrika: South African poet of Turkish origin
The interview by Robert Berold, 1992
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