INTRODUCTION

The second annual Amplifying African Voices for Strategic Action (AFSA) Conference was held from 25–27 November 2025 at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Convened under the theme “Africa in the G20: Advancing Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability,” the conference brought together leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to examine Africa’s role in shaping global governance.

Aligned with South Africa’s historic hosting of the first G20 Summit on African soil, the conference provided a platform for critical dialogue on multilateralism, development, and Africa’s strategic positioning in a shifting global order. Pre-conference engagements, including a public lecture and an Emerging Scholars Workshop, further reinforced AFSA’s commitment to fostering knowledge exchange and supporting the next generation of African thought leaders.

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