Cybersecurity Efforts in Africa vs. Cyber Awareness Strategies in the U.S.: A Comparative Analysis
IMAGE: NicoElNino via Alamy By David Sethathi Introduction As the world becomes increasingly digitised, cybersecurity continues to pose significantchallenges across the globe. However, various regions encounter distinct challenges and adoptdifferent strategies to address cyber threats. In Africa, where the digital economy is rapidlyevolving,
The Trump Administration’s Impact on African Americans: A Return to Post-Reconstruction-Era Policies?
Black leaders say a prayer with President Trump as they end a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in February.Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP By Asad el Malik Introduction: The Trump Administration’s Renewed Impact on African Americans On January 20, 2025, Donald
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Smart Cities in Africa
By Hluma Luvo Ralane Artificial Intelligence (AI) has established itself as a transformative force and is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of smart cities across Africa. The integration of AI in Africa is a topic of
AMPLIFYING AFRICAN VOICESFOR STRATEGIC ACTION(AFSA) CONFERENCE REPORT
The Amplifying the African Voices for Strategic Action (AFSA) Conference, held in Nairobi, Kenya from October 31 to November 1, 2024, brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss Africa’s role in shaping global strategies. The conference explored key themes
Black History Month Event: Exploring Jazz, Revolution, and Leadership
Join us for a thought-provoking Black History Month event at the Humanities Graduate Centre on 19 February 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00. This event will feature two compelling talks that explore the intersections of culture, politics, and leadership in Black
AFRICA-U.S.FORUM:AFRICAN VIEWS OFTHENEW U.S. PRESIDENT.
IMAGE: Ethopian Monitor Introduction The Africa U.S. Universities Initiative (AFUSI), which brings together the African Centre for the Studyof the United States (ACSUS), based at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), the Center onCommunication Leadership and Policy (CCLP) at the University of
Redefining National Security: South Africa’s Role in the G20 Presidency
IMAGE: GCIS In recent years, national security, once primarily concerned with military defence, hasevolved into a geopolitical tool used by powerful nations to justify economic and tradepolicies. Traditionally deployed as a safeguard against external military threats, it is nowincreasingly invoked to
“THE LIQUID GOLD BENEATH OUR FEET”: APROMISE OR DANGER FOR THE US ANDAFRICA?
POLICY BRIEF: 1/2025 Introduction The statement “the liquid gold beneath our feet will make the US a rich nation again”, echoed byPresident Trump during his inaugural address on 20 January 2025 reflects a long-standing belief in theeconomic power of fossil fuels, particularly
Trump Halts U.S. Funding to South Africa: A Diplomatic Rift with Economic and Geopolitical Implications
Asad el Malik, PhD On February 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration would halt all future U.S. assistance to South Africa, citing concerns over the country’s land expropriation policies. The decision, which has already triggered a decline
Who holds social media ownership to account?
When a new law banning TikTok in the US came into effect on 19 January 2025, the popularapp stopped working across the country. While we expected diplomatic relations between theUS and China to be the most affected, what is observable