The aims and the objectives are:
- to support African students at the University of Newcastle
- To promote awareness and involvement with African issues within the University
- Building links with other societies by collaborating on events and identifying areas of mutual interest. Organising social events
- To provide a forum for African students and all who are interested in Africa to exchange ideas and share experiences
- To facilitate a social atmosphere for discussion on inter-regional issues on Africa
- To promote and implement developing projects and/or research in Africa