The Third European Conference on African Studies is taking place on 4th – 7th June at The University of Leipzig, Germany. With over 150 panels and an estimated 1000 participants, this sizable conference brings together international scholars in the field of African Studies with this years theme set as ‘Respacing Africa’. Specific subjects addressed in the sessions will include war and peace, health, youth, economic interaction and the role of the media. Marieke Hounjet will be blogging for the Broker from the conference providing analysis and highlighting the different perspectives and opinions voiced at the event. Marieke will be encouraging contributions and comments from both those attending and following on the website.