Cities & Academic Diplomacy
HBCUs & African Universities as Incubators for Economic Development Prepared by: DaQuan Lawrence, Ph.D. Candidate, African Studies, Howard University December 4, 2023 Introduction: Universities as Economic Drivers for Marginalized Populations Considering Africa's significant and increasing youth population and challenges brought by the global economy,
Africa Day Open Forum: The Role of Old and New Diaspora in Reshaping Africa-U.S. Relations
Prepared by Dr. Bob Wekesa and Dr. Krista Johnson with assistance from DaQuan Lawrence and Rodney Smith Proceedings Report The Africa Day Open Forum “The Role of Old and New Diaspora in Reshaping Africa-U.S. Relations” took place on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Ralph
WHY ARE AFRICAN AMERICANS CHOOSING AFRICA?
Join us on October 26th for a thought-provoking webinar as we delve into the intriguing topic of "Why Are African Americans Choosing Africa?" 🌍🤔 Don't miss this opportunity to explore the fascinating journey of identity, heritage, and connection. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83905363141 We
AFRICA-US INITIATIVES READING RESOURCES
This summary of Africa news is provided by Mike Brodo, Pivot to Africa. If you want to receive these updates directly, you can subscribe HERE. November 14, 2023 Upcoming EventsFrom Cobalt to Cars: How China Exploits Child and Forced Labor in the Congo, November
AFRICA-US INITIATIVES READING RESOURCES
This summary of Africa news is provided by Mike Brodo, Pivot to Africa. If you want to receive these updates directly, you can subscribe HERE. Niger’s Coup and America’s Choice: Washington Should Push for Mediation, Not Military Intervention, by Hannah Rae Armstrong (Foreign
NEW BOOK LAUNCH ALERT: BOUTROS BOUTROS – GHALI
Do come and join us. Email hluma.ralane@wits.ac.za to RSVP and save your spot! We look forward to seeing you!
AFRICA’S FUTURE SERIES: CLIMATE CHANGE (28 AUGUST 2023)
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U.S.-Africa University Partnerships: Possibilities and Realities
by Bob Wekesa Introduction Nearly six months since the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit held in Washington DC in December 2022, implementation of the pledges is underway in what is emerging as an international institutional framework for U.S.-Africa relations. If the implementation of the
Africa’s Russia-Ukraine peace mission: what can it achieve?
by Gilbert Khadiagala South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to lead an initiative of six African heads of state to explore an end to the year-long Russia-Ukraine war. The announcement followed his phone calls with both Russian president Vladimir Putin and Ukraine