Event Description: ‘African Agency toward the US’ Conference
Date: Thursday, 7 March 2024
Venue: Council Chambers, 11th Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Moderator: Dr. Bob Wekesa, African Centre for the Study of the United States, University of the Witwatersrand
Join us for an insightful and engaging conference focused on “African Agency toward the US,” hosted at the prestigious University of the Witwatersrand. This event brings together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss and analyze the dynamics of African agency in the context of US relations.
Agenda:
10:10 – 10:20
Opening Remarks:
Prof Mucha Musemwa, Dean, Faculty of Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand
10:20 – 10:30
Mr Jeggan Grey Johnson, Advocacy Manager, Open Society-Africa
10:30 – 10:40
Mr. Adam Clayton Powell, Director, Annenberg Center Washington Programs, Center on Communication Leadership and Policy, University of Southern California
10:40 – 10:50
Prof Krista Johnson, Director, Center for African Studies, Howard University
10:50 – 11:10
Question and Answer Session
11:10 – 11:20
Mr Steven Gruzd, Head, African Governance and Diplomacy Programme, South African Institute of International Affairs
11:20 – 11:30
Dr Philani Mthembu, Executive Director, Institute for Global Dialogue
**11:30 – 11:40**
Prof Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg
11:40 – 12:10
Question and Answer Session
12:10 – 14:00
Lunch and Interactions
This conference provides a platform for rich dialogue and networking opportunities, aimed at fostering greater understanding and collaboration between African and US stakeholders. We look forward to your participation in this significant event.