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Themed on advancing African agency towards global powers, the conference will be held fromOctober 31 to November 1, 2024, at Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya, as a partnership of theAfrican Centre for the Study of the United States at the University

This talk was given by Dr. Larry Shore at the Luthuli Museum on August 20th, 2024, on the occasion of the museum's 20th anniversary. Top: Albert Luthuli Bottom Left: Martin Luther King Jr. Bottom Right: Robert Kennedy America has always had a

IMAGE: China Global South Project After the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing in early September, many Africananalysts have penned think pieces celebrating Africa-China relations. This mirrors the starry-eyedadulation by African thinkers based on the Africa-plus-one summits that have

Source: https://www.konecentennialfoundation.org/westbury-youth-centre Approaching thirty years of the post-Apartheid era (2024), the predominantly Coloured community of Westbury continues to wrestle with the identity-formation of “not being Black enough and White enough.”[1] Geographically, Westbury is a township located within the Johannesburg metropolitan region.

In an era where digital technologies have become indispensable, the need to bridge the digital divide hasemerged as one of the critical challenges facing the world. Countries are making an effort to fosterequitable access to information and communication technologies (ICT).

Earth globe under the extreme heat of the sun, North America burning into flame, destroyed by fire, conceptual illustration of global warming, temperature increase disaster, over heating of the world in climate change Between January and July of 2024, there were

The African Centre for the Study of the United States at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) hosted the Africa-US Smart Cities Lab on 14 August 2024 in partnership with the Development Bank of Southern Africa, the Wits School of

The African Summer for Academic Development for HBCU Social Work Students was formulated as a dynamic partnership between the African Center for the Study of the United States (ACSUS), the National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW), the Wits School

Introduction This policy brief provides a comprehensive overview of some key issues and strategies concerningclimate action in Africa. It aims to address the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change onthe continent, and Africa’s agency in that regard through policy recommendations. The

"The Umbrella Men: Escape From Robben Island" (Courtesy of Known Associates Entertainment) The influence of the United States (US) on South African film and television is substantial and multifaceted, reflecting broader trends of globalisation and cultural exchange. From cinematic styles and