Thoko Didiza to deliver keynote at King's College Africa Week

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza will deliver a keynote address on Monday evening at King's College London during Africa Week. The event focuses on challenges facing the continent and Africa's role in a multipolar world. It brings together African scholars, academics, and experts amid ongoing conflicts in various regions.

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on Monday evening at King's College in London, United Kingdom. The institution is hosting Africa Week, an event dedicated to addressing key challenges confronting the African continent. This gathering examines Africa's agency within a multipolar global landscape.

The program will attract African scholars, academics, and other specialists. It occurs against a backdrop of significant issues on the continent, including devastating conflicts in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan, as well as sporadic terror attacks in the Sahel region. Additionally, the event coincides with intensifying conflict in the Middle East, which is impacting major global aviation operations and potentially disrupting supply chains worldwide.

King's College London, a globally recognized educational body, organizes Africa Week to foster discussions on these pressing matters. The initiative highlights the need for focused dialogue on Africa's position amid international dynamics.

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