Cities & Academic Diplomacy
HBCUs & African Universities as Incubators for Economic Development Prepared by: DaQuan Lawrence, Ph.D. Candidate, African Studies, Howard University December 4, 2023 Introduction: Universities as Economic Drivers for Marginalized Populations Considering Africa's significant and increasing youth population and challenges brought by the global economy,
THE EASTERN DRC CONFLICT: UNPACKING PAST AND CURRENT FACTORS, NAVIGATING THE FUTURE.
Introduction. The Webinar on DRC conflict is co-organized by African Centre for the study of the US (ACSUS),at the University of Witwatersrand and the International Relations Society of Kenya (IRSK).IRSK has emerged and sustained itself as one of the major platforms
AFRICA – U.S. FORUM: AFRICA’S EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS ARCHITECTURE.
Introduction Mr Adam Powell, Director of Washington Programs at the Annenberg Center for Communication andLeadership and Policy at the University of Southern California in his introduction stated that the AfricaU.S. Forum is organised monthly by the African Centre for the Study
AFRICA IN 2025: KEY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TRENDS AND EXPECTATIONS
Introduction The Africa U.S. Universities Initiative (AFUSI), which brings together the African Centre for the Study ofthe United States (ACSUS), based at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), the Center onCommunication Leadership and Policy (CCLP) at the University of Southern California,
AFRICAN UNION REFORMS AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Introduction The webinar, convened on 24 January 2025 focused on the African Union's (AU) reform process,external relations, financial autonomy, and leadership issues. The panelists discussed the need forinternal structural reforms, financial independence, and the importance of prioritizing peace andstability in Africa.
Africa’s health diplomacy in flux: Exercising agency amid policy uncertainty.
By Kabaso Kabwe, PhD. Global health in 2025 is facing monumental changes as Africa deals with the ramifications offoundational U.S. policy changes of the Donald J. Trump administration. The withdrawal of the U.S.from the World Health Organisation (WHO), where it is
Iron Sharpens Iron: Should Africa Use its Critical Mineral Deposits as a Geopolitical Bargaining Chip?
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by Valerie Buthelezi In an era where global superpowers are fiercely competing for dominance in the green energy transition, Africa’s vast critical mineral wealth is emerging as a strategic asset. From Congo’s cobalt to Zimbabwe’s lithium and Guinea’s bauxite,
Cybersecurity Efforts in Africa vs. Cyber Awareness Strategies in the U.S.: A Comparative Analysis
IMAGE: NicoElNino via Alamy By David Sethathi Introduction As the world becomes increasingly digitised, cybersecurity continues to pose significantchallenges across the globe. However, various regions encounter distinct challenges and adoptdifferent strategies to address cyber threats. In Africa, where the digital economy is rapidlyevolving,
The Trump Administration’s Impact on African Americans: A Return to Post-Reconstruction-Era Policies?
Black leaders say a prayer with President Trump as they end a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in February.Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP By Asad el Malik Introduction: The Trump Administration’s Renewed Impact on African Americans On January 20, 2025, Donald
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Smart Cities in Africa
By Hluma Luvo Ralane Artificial Intelligence (AI) has established itself as a transformative force and is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of smart cities across Africa. The integration of AI in Africa is a topic of
AMPLIFYING AFRICAN VOICESFOR STRATEGIC ACTION(AFSA) CONFERENCE REPORT
The Amplifying the African Voices for Strategic Action (AFSA) Conference, held in Nairobi, Kenya from October 31 to November 1, 2024, brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss Africa’s role in shaping global strategies. The conference explored key themes