The Institute of African and Nile states Research and Studies was established by Prime Minister Decree No. 741 on 20th March 2016 to be added to the Faculties and institutes of Aswan University based on the approval of the Supreme Council of Universities and the proposal of the Minister of Higher Education. The Institute adopts the list of the Institute of African Studies at Cairo University with its various departments. The educational programs offered by the Institute aim to graduate cadres specialized in African studies in diploma, master’s and doctoral stages to contribute effectively and permanently to achieving communication between Egypt and Africa and strengthening Egyptian and Arab relations in the African continent.