Abdourahman A. Waberi, born in Djibouti, is considered a major voice in African postcolonial studies. He has received a multitude of awards and honors, including a PEN France prize, and, most recently, a medal from the Académie Française. A nomad at heart, Waberi has been a visiting professor in such countries as France, Germany, Austria, and the United States. Since 2012, he has been a professor of French and Francophone studies at George Washington University.
