February 20, 2000
Africa: Delegates Work Late Into the Night on Plan of Action
Delegates to the National Summit on Africa worked late into the night Saturday debating last minute amendments to the "National Policy Plan of Action" and voting up or down -… Read more »
February 18, 2000
Africa: Prospects for Trade Bill Passage Improve
Calling passage of legislation to promote U.S. trade with Africa "a job that needs to be done," President Clinton appealed to delegates attending the National Summit on Africa here… Read more »
Africa: Angolan Journalist Barred from Travel to Washington
Rafael Marques, an Angolan journalist and human rights advocate who spent 41 days in a Luanda prison late last year, was reportedly barred by his government from traveling to… Read more »
Africa: Net Private Capital Flows to Five Major African Economies Grow
Net private capital flows to the five leading emerging market economies on the African continent are projected to increase by almost $3 billion this year, according to the leading… Read more »
Africa: Summit on Africa Raises Hopes, Issues
Among the 3,000 delegates gathered here for the National Summit on Africa, both the presence and words of President Clinton were warmly received. "Africa matters," he proclaimed… Read more »