The fifth Sophia University Africa Weeks was held May 11–25. This event promotes understanding of Africa and deepens cooperation among the younger generation, who are keen to have a deeply involved future with the rapidly growing continent.

The fourth Africa Weeks in 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but 2021 events were held online. In addition to a variety of symposiums and lecture guests, the student project Together with Africa featured various events such as a student-run workshop, talk sessions, and a photo exhibition.  

-Lecture: Sanankouya, the Spirit of Friendship 

-Symposium: Peacebuilding by NGOs in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Africa, South Sudan, and Refugee Support 

-Lecture: Twenty-Four Years of Making Prosthetic Legs in Rwanda: One Year to Rise Up from the Depths 

-Student Project: Together with Africa 

• African chat/free conversation 
• African workshop 
• Africa-themed talks 
• Photo exhibit: Close-up Africa