Old and new African diaspora networks: intersections, distinctions and strategies
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Black History Month: A tribute to the intersections between African American and Africana political thought
Black History Month (BHM), celebrated in February each year, has become a recognised phenomenon in many parts of the world, and Africa is no exception. With its origins in Negro History Week, which was established by historian, author and journalist Carter
Africa: U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit – First Test for New U.S. Strategy
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US Businesses in Africa
Recognises US companies committed to positively impact the African continent by contributing to socio- economic development while doing business. https://usbusinessinafricaawards.com/
Burundi and COVID-19
The East African nation of Burundi has been on a knife-edge since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Political tensions – which have always loomed large in the divided country – deepened in the leadup to the May 2020 elections.
Comparing American and African elections
The heavy, wall-to-wall focus on the United States (US) elections every four years often has the consequence of muted attention by global populaces towards elections in other parts of the world. Save for a coterie of political scientists, journalists, international
African Journalism and Media in the Time of COVID-19
This series stems from a master’s course in international communication at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits University), where discussions revolved around the coverage of the African dimension of the COVID-19 pandemic by international and African media. After the completion of
Mistreatment of Africans in China During the COVID-19 Outbreak
There was a huge outcry when videos of mistreatment of Africans in the Chinese city of Guangzhou went viral on social media in April 2020. This was after authorities in Guangdong province introduced stringent measures to curb the spread of
From Africa to the United States
Experts from the Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) in Nigeria, the Institute for Global Dialogue, and the African Center for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at Wits University in South Africa will share recommendations and counsel against