How I spent my Moroccan vacation

Dear Azanian Sea readers,

On the long road to my dissertation, I got a chance to present a summary of my research at a conference sponsored by the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange. I talked about the dimensions of my research on the Swahili-speaking Omani diaspora and its future direction. The conference was surprisingly and unexpectedly engaging, featuring a wide range of academic pursuits and interdisciplinary perspectives. I enjoyed the presentations, and got a chance to refine how I present my project, as I embark on the second half of my research year. Above is the abstract of my talk: