Part of the Deutsches Übersee-Institut (DÜI)/German Overseas Institute. Provides research and advisory services on contemporary problems of social, political, and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa, with monitoring and documentation of current African affairs. Home to the “African Studies Association in Germany” (VAD). See also separate entry for Deutsches Ubersee-Institut (DUI).
The Library holds a large collection of publications, serials and grey litereature. Library catalogue computerised, although not available online. WWW site, in German and partly in English and French versions, gives a brief overview of research areas and publication details.