Ferkal Masin

Ferkal Masin is a Lecturer specializing in Kabyle language at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales (INALCO) in Paris. He is affiliated with the Africa and Indian Ocean department and conducts research with the LACNAD (Languages and Cultures of North Africa and Diasporas) research team. His work focuses on Berber studies, particularly Amazigh identity, language, and history across North Africa and the diaspora.

Dr. Masin's research interests span Berber linguistics, Amazigh political movements, cultural identity, and historical studies. He has particular expertise in Libyan Amazigh issues, Kabyle activism, and the Berber diaspora. His scholarly work examines the intersection of language, politics, and identity in North Africa, with special attention to how Amazigh communities navigate state policies and assert cultural rights.

His publications reveal consistent engagement with contemporary Amazigh political movements across North Africa, with particular focus on Libya during and after the Gaddafi regime. Masin's work shows an evolving trajectory from historical and linguistic studies toward more immediate political analysis of Amazigh struggles for recognition. His recent articles increasingly address current events and social movements, demonstrating his active engagement with ongoing developments in Amazigh communities.

Dr. Masin has conducted numerous interviews with key figures in Amazigh studies and political movements, including scholars like Salem Chaker, Abdellah Bounfour, and Kamal Naït Zerad. His work appears in academic journals like Hérodote and Politique Africaine, as well as on the Tamazgha.fr platform where he serves as a regular contributor. His research is characterized by close collaboration with other leading Berber studies scholars and direct engagement with Amazigh activists and communities.