MISTRA Webinar: Implications of changes in US administration for South Africa and Africa

14 March 2025

Zoom Webinar

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Following his electoral victory last year, Donald Trump returned to the White House for his second stint as President of the United States. In two months, his administration has swiftly implemented policy changes affecting science diplomacy, trade relations, humanitarian aid and other matters.

The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) invites you to join a webinar on what these recent developments could mean for South Africa and the African continent.

With the event moderated by Dr Yacoob Abba Omar, speakers include:

  • Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, SA Ambassador to the USA
  • Dr Sandy Africa, MISTRA Director of Research
  • Prof Linda-Gail Bekker, CEO and Co-Founder of the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation
  • Mr Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist, Agricultural Business Chamber of SA
  • Prof Danny Bradlow, Professor of International Development Law

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