Who we are
The African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at the University of the Witwatersrand is the definitive hub for African-generated knowledge of the United States of America (US).
ACSUS, established in 2018, addresses the gap in distinct research and engagement exclusively dedicated to the study of the US in sub-Saharan Africa. It thus became, and remains, the first Centre of its kind on the African continent to turn a nuanced, analytical, and rigorous African gaze on the US. ACSUS is building extensive, multi and interdisciplinary, incisive, and cutting-edge perspectives on the US, probing topics ranging from political diplomacy, internal US dynamics, diasporic matters, and the US as a global political leader.
Vision
The leading African research and engagement Centre, shaping intellectual discourse and deepening the understanding of the US as a nation, society, and global power.
Mission
To innovate and sustain new ways of understanding the US, relevant to Africa and Africans through research, teaching, outreach, exchanges, public engagements, and publishing.
Motto
Understanding Africa by understanding America.
Head of Programs
Bob
Wekesa, Ph.D.
Coordinator – African Agency Towards Global Powers
Kabaso
Kabwe, Ph.D.
Coordinator – Diaspora Project
Asad
el-Malik, Ph.D.
Coordinator- Africa-U.S. Cities
Hluma
Luvo Ralane
Finance Manager
Keletso
Shayi
Research Associate
Blair
M. Proctor, PhD
Researcher
Siwakhile
Maseko
Researcher
David
Sethathi
Researcher
Nontobeko
Buthelezi
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