AFRICA-US ENGAGEMENT FORUM: AFRICA’S AGENCY TOWARDS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction and Background In his opening remarks at the Africa-US Engagement Forum, Prof. Mucha Musemwa, the Dean ofHumanities at Wits University, extended gratitude to all attendees and acknowledged the esteemedpartners of the African Centre for the Study of the United States
Live long and prosper: The 21st century African space race
By Valerie Buthelezi The latest report by the World Economic Forum forecasts that the space economy will be valued at US$1.8 trillion by 2035, presenting an opportunity for economic growth and increased sociotechnical development. This economic sector comprises nationalised space agencies
Africa is not a destitute empty-handed partner and should not enter international partnerships as such
In January this year, at the first ever Italy-Africa Summit in Rome, the Italian Prime MinisterGiorgia Meloni revealed the Mattei Plan – an ambitious $5.95 billion project that aims toshape Italy’s strategy for Africa in the years to come. The Summit
Advancing Africa’s Health Agenda
By Kabaso Kabwe During a recent high-level consultative dialogue on the European Union (EU)-Africa Union (AU) healthpartnership, the EU pledged to support the AU in achieving its ambitious target of producing 60% ofthe vaccines on the continent. What does this entail for
AFRICA’S ENGAGEMENT WITH GLOBAL POWERS
Introduction and Background The Africa US Universities Initiative (AFUSI), which brings together the Centre for the Study of theUnited States (ACSUS), based at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), the Centre onCommunication Leadership and Policy (CCLP) at the University of Southern
Trump and Africa – The Sequel?
By Asad El Malik As the world's attention turns towards the upcoming United States presidential election in November, Africa stands with keen interest, observing the potential ramifications of the contest between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The possibility
Africa – U.S. Initiative Monthly Meetings
Africa – U.S. Forum: Africa and Freedom of Expression Date and Time: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 9 am EST Location: University of Southern California Capital Campus 1771 N St NW, Washington, DC, 20036 To RSVP online attendance, please click HERE. To RSVP in-person attendance, please email
The project maps with the aim of structuring equitable, strategic, and forward-looking African positions.
In recent years, there has been no shortage of news, analysis, or political commentary on the increasingly impactful, varied activities, and probable intentions of global powers in Africa. However, the vast majority of what is projected, and consumed by the
South Africa-US Relations: Is the love affair over?
By Asad el Malik, PhD The intricate web of international diplomacy often sees nations entangled in a complex dance of alliances, rivalries, and shifting allegiances. At the heart of such diplomatic intricacies lies the delicate relationship between the United States and