The Second African Smart Cities Lab Initiative
Introduction The annual African Smart Cities Lab was held at the University of the Witwatersrand from October 1-3, 2025. This was the second edition of the initiative following the inaugural Smart Cities Lab held in August 2024. The Lab is a
African Americans: The First 250 Years
By: Asad El Malik, PhD INTRODUCTION When the United States declared its independence on July 4, 1776, approximately 500,000 people of African descent lived within its borders. They were not celebrating. Most were enslaved across the tobacco fields of Virginia and Maryland,
AFRICAN AGENCY IN A SHIFTING GLOBAL ORDER: AFRICAN PRIORITIES ON THE REFORM OF THE MULTILATERAL SYSTEM
By: Dr Bob Wekesa Intorduction The global governance landscape is undergoing profound change, presenting both challenges and opportunities for Africa. As geopolitical rivalries reshape international institutions and decision-making processes, it is increasingly important for Africa to actively influence the emerging global order