Our Core Values
Built on the founding principles that guide our mission and unite border communities across Africa
Collaboration
Bringing together researchers, policymakers, and communities to co-create sustainable border solutions.
Integrity
Grounding our research and advocacy in evidence, transparency, and respect for border communities.
Peace
Promoting peaceful coexistence and dialogue as the foundation for cross-border integration.
Our Reach Across Africa
Connecting researchers, policymakers, and border communities across the continent
Active projects and partnerships spanning border regions in East, West, Central, and Southern Africa.
View Our ProjectsWhat We Do
Transforming Africa's borders through targeted research and initiatives
Border Research
Generating knowledge and data on border-related issues to inform policy and practice.
Policy Advocacy
Engaging policymakers to advance frameworks for peaceful cross-border collaboration.
Community Engagement
Working directly with border communities through workshops, training, and dialogue.
Upcoming Events
Join us at our next events and activities
International Conference on Political Geography and Internat...
International Conference on Political Geography and International Boundaries. Ed...
Borders, Boundaries and Barriers: Real and Imagined in the...
Borders, Boundaries and Barriers: Real and Imagined in the Middle Ages (April...
Negotiating Asian Borders (January 13–15, 2026 | Taipei, Tai...
Negotiating Asian Borders (January 13–15, 2026 | Taipei, Taiwan):
Building Tomorrow's Africa Today
We believe that collaboration, integrity, and peace, carried forward by researchers, policymakers, and communities alike, are the keys to unlocking sustainable cross-border integration. By working together across borders, we can create a future where every border community has the opportunity to thrive. This is the mission of The Borders Institute — advancing knowledge and policy that transform Africa's borders from lines of division into bridges of shared prosperity.
Stories from Across Africa
Our work comes to life through research, reporting, and the voices of border communities
Top 10 African Countries with the Most Open Visa Policies in...
Africa’s most visa-open countries in 2025 are reshaping regional mobility, trade flows, an...
Africa’s Invisible Walls: The Hidden Barriers to Continental...
Africa’s Invisible Walls: The Hidden Barriers to Continental Integration
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Be part of a community shaping the future of Africa's borders. Together, researchers, policymakers, and communities can achieve more than any one of us could alone. Your voice and commitment matter.
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