Trump and Africa – The Sequel?
By Asad El Malik As the world's attention turns towards the upcoming United States presidential election in November, Africa stands with keen interest, observing the potential ramifications of the contest between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The possibility
Africa – U.S. Initiative Monthly Meetings
Africa – U.S. Forum: Africa and Freedom of Expression Date and Time: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 9 am EST Location: University of Southern California Capital Campus 1771 N St NW, Washington, DC, 20036 To RSVP online attendance, please click HERE. To RSVP in-person attendance, please email
The project maps with the aim of structuring equitable, strategic, and forward-looking African positions.
In recent years, there has been no shortage of news, analysis, or political commentary on the increasingly impactful, varied activities, and probable intentions of global powers in Africa. However, the vast majority of what is projected, and consumed by the
South Africa-US Relations: Is the love affair over?
By Asad el Malik, PhD The intricate web of international diplomacy often sees nations entangled in a complex dance of alliances, rivalries, and shifting allegiances. At the heart of such diplomatic intricacies lies the delicate relationship between the United States and
African Summer for Academic Development for Social Work students
Welcome to the African Summer for Academic Development for Social Work students! This unique program is a collaborative effort between the African Center for the Study of the United States and the National Association of Black Social Workers, aimed at
Waterfall City Attracts U.S. Corporate Giants to the Heart of Africa’s Fastest Growing Metropolitan Region
By Hluma Luvo Ralane Waterfall City, nestled in the heart of South Africa, has emerged as the continent's fastest-growing mixed-use lifestyle precinct, drawing global attention as a premier destination for corporations seeking modern and strategically located spaces for their African operations.
High-level report on the multidisciplinary dialogue on Africa-US city relations
Enhancing Africa-US City Partnerships: Insights from the Africa-US Cities Conference The Africa-US Cities Conference represents the culmination of numerous activities and partnerships centred around the principles and practices of city diplomacy. This includes citizen and digital diplomacy, as well as the
Perspectives on Old and New Diaspora: Before, During and After COVID-19.
By Bob Wekesa Covid-19 was and is a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon. It is therefore a marker of many other social, political, and cultural phenomena. One such phenomenon is the African diaspora. The African diaspora is a macro category given its spatial-temporal dimensions
Amplifying the voice and visibility of gender to unlock inclusion in smart cities
By Hluma Luvo Ralane Explicit examples of engendered environments include the public transport that women and young girls use every day to get to cities, which are male-dominated sectors. (Photo by PABALLO THEKISO / AFP) This month is known as Urban October and
Inaugural Multidisciplinary Dialogue on Africa-U.S. City Relations
On 15-17 February 2023 the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS), University of the Witwatersrand, held the Inaugural Multidisciplinary Dialogue on Africa-U.S. City Relations, which sought to serve as a catalyst for addressing social, economic, political