Sister City Partnerships: Creating 500 New Sister Cities Throughout the African Continent Over the Next 5 Years
By Hluma Luvo Ralane Cities worldwide are emerging as influential actors on the global stage, prompting local governments to enhance global competitiveness and responsiveness through sister-city cooperation. These partnerships facilitate the exchange of technology, resources, and knowledge, fostering long-term relationships between
Africa: Cities as International Actors
Johannesburg skylineChris7cn (talk)/Wikipedia 7 FEBRUARY 2023 ANALYSIS By Hluma Luvo Ralane The African Centre for the Study of the United States is hosting the Africa-U.S. Cities Conference from February 15, 2023 to February 17, 2023 in Johannesburg, with the Sister Cities International, a U.S.-based
How Eskom has left ‘smart cities’ in the dark
Partially lit office buildings on the city skyline during a loadshedding power outage period, in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images) South Africa, like most developing nations, is plagued with systemic issues of which the ongoing energy crisis has
Africa in the Global South: Advancing African Agency, Amplifying African Voices Forum
19 JANUARY 2024 Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Forum report Prepared by: Ms Kahunde Annet, Makerere University. Dr Edward Kaweesi, Makerere University. Dr Bob Wekesa, University of the Witwatersrand. Introduction and background The African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS), based at
Cities & Academic Diplomacy
HBCUs & African Universities as Incubators for Economic Development Prepared by: DaQuan Lawrence, Ph.D. Candidate, African Studies, Howard University December 4, 2023 Introduction: Universities as Economic Drivers for Marginalized Populations Considering Africa's significant and increasing youth population and challenges brought by the global economy,
Africa Day Open Forum: The Role of Old and New Diaspora in Reshaping Africa-U.S. Relations
Prepared by Dr. Bob Wekesa and Dr. Krista Johnson with assistance from DaQuan Lawrence and Rodney Smith Proceedings Report The Africa Day Open Forum “The Role of Old and New Diaspora in Reshaping Africa-U.S. Relations” took place on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Ralph
WHY ARE AFRICAN AMERICANS CHOOSING AFRICA?
Join us on October 26th for a thought-provoking webinar as we delve into the intriguing topic of "Why Are African Americans Choosing Africa?" 🌍🤔 Don't miss this opportunity to explore the fascinating journey of identity, heritage, and connection. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83905363141 We
AFRICA-US INITIATIVES READING RESOURCES
This summary of Africa news is provided by Mike Brodo, Pivot to Africa. If you want to receive these updates directly, you can subscribe HERE. November 14, 2023 Upcoming EventsFrom Cobalt to Cars: How China Exploits Child and Forced Labor in the Congo, November
AFRICA-US INITIATIVES READING RESOURCES
This summary of Africa news is provided by Mike Brodo, Pivot to Africa. If you want to receive these updates directly, you can subscribe HERE. Niger’s Coup and America’s Choice: Washington Should Push for Mediation, Not Military Intervention, by Hannah Rae Armstrong (Foreign
