ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at Wits University, South Africa is partnering with Strathmore University, Kenya, and the International Relations of Kenya (IRSK), to host the “Amplifying African Voices for Strategic Action- (AFSA)” conference on 31 October – 01 November 2024. The conference will be held at the Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference forms part of an initiative to explore in more detail several of the main areas of global power competition in Africa. It seeks to address the challenge Africa faces as the global powers escalate and refine their strategies toward the continent across political, economic, and cultural themes and sectors. Undoubtedly, the escalating interest of various global powers in Africa reflects the continent’s increasing significance on the world stage. This trend is underscored by a series of recent summits involving Africa, with more on the horizon as these countries entrench their positions in Africa. In all this, African states are treated as norm takers rather than norm setters, agenda-takers rather than agenda-setters. Rather than merely complaining, the conference will propose strategies and initiatives to ensure African countries and stakeholders take agency in charting self-interested positions towards the global powers. The conference will thus bring together participants from various fields, including policy makers, academics, media practitioners, civil society activists, think tanks, businesspeople, among others.
This conference is linked to the “Africa-Americas Forum on China” conference being held at the United States International University, Nairobi, from October 31 to November 1. Interested are encouraged to click on this link for further information.
Accommodation and Transportation Logistics
For accommodation, we recommend that all delegates looking for affordable rates book this hotel for ease of logistics from the airport and convenience in commuting to Strathmore University during the conference dates.
- Hillpark Hotel
- Pullman Nairobi Upperhill (for the delegates looking for a 5-star facility)
Delegates who have alternative accommodation and transportation options are welcome to do so. Kindly book directly with these hotels and send the following details to us via acsus.research@wits.ac.za and the agent Mr. Sherwin Masika: servoafrica@gmail.com:
- In the subject space: African Voices Conference.
- In the body of the email: Confirmation of payment and the specific hotel booked, your dates of arrival and departure, and your official name.
These details will assist with airport-to-hotel transfers and the daily commute from the hotel to Strathmore University.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE
Registration Fees:
– One Day: $50.00
– Two Days: $100.00
(Registration fees include access to the event, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, one cocktail, stationery, and a goodies bag.)
Payment Instructions:
Bank Transfer:
– Bank Name: FNB
– Account Number: 62077141580
– Account Type: PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGED ACCOUNT
– Branch Code: 251905
– Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
– Branch Name: BRAAMFONTEIN
– Reference: Your Name + Surname + ACSUS Conference
M-Pesa (for participants based in Kenya):
– M-pesa No: 0705 378864
– (NB: The account number your name + AFSA Conference)
The registration is on going.
The African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) held the Amplifying African Voices for Strategic Action (AFSA) conference in Nairobi, from October 31 to November 1, 2024. Click here to access conference details.
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