African displacement studies is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to examining the diverse forms of displacement affecting people of African origin and the African continent. It investigates historical forced migrations, contemporary forced and voluntary movements, internal displacement, and the formation and experiences of the African diaspora, employing critical perspectives to analyze their causes, processes, and enduring socio-political and economic impacts. Its significance lies in illuminating the complex dynamics of mobility, marginalization, resilience, and identity shaped by displacement across African and global contexts.