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Africa: What Africa Needs to Boost Trade With the U.S.
allAfrica, 30 July 2014
Ahead of the United States-Africa summit which President Barack Obama is convening next week, southern African trade expert Joshua Setipa outlines what he would say if he was to… Read more »
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Africa: U.S.-Africa Summit Must Listen to Voices of the People
allAfrica, 24 July 2014
In a guest column for AllAfrica, E. Gyimah Boadi of Ghana's Center for Democratic Development says the vast majority of Africans who prefer democracy over authoritarian regimes… Read more »
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Africa: USA/Africa - a Dubious Summit
AfricaFocus, 29 July 2014
"Starting August 4, the Obama Administration will host a mini replica of an African Union (AU) summit. As many as 40 heads of state from the continent will be on hand for the… Read more »
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Africa: U.S. Summit Seeks to Play Catch-Up in Africa
IPS, 3 August 2014
Despite worsening crises in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere in the Middle East, the administration of President Barack Obama hopes next week to focus at least some more positive… Read more »
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Africa: Putting U.S.-Africa Summit on Positive Side of History
allAfrica, 21 July 2014
In two weeks, we will witness a historic happening in Washington, DC, when for the first time, an American president will host African heads-of-state and government to discuss key… Read more »
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Africa: White Paper on 'Africa Forum' Pre-Summit Dialogue Released
FEEEDS, 30 July 2014
Sponsors of the Africa Forum on July 10, 2014 have released their White Paper Report on the Forum - a Dialogue on Key African Issues prior to the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit event… Read more »
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Africa: The U.S. & Africa - How the Game Has Changed
The Star, 3 August 2014
The first US-Africa Summit called by President Barack Obama in Washington is a three-day event that begins in barely 48 hours' time on August 4. It is a remarkable gathering, and… Read more »
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Africa: At the African Leaders Summit, Don't Miss the Stories
allAfrica, 29 July 2014
I have been working in Africa for decades – and they have been eventful ones. Read more »
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Africa: How Obama Can Get the U.S.-Africa Summit Right
allAfrica, 17 July 2014
Washington in early August is known for inactivity. During these long and hot 'Dog Days', Congress departs for its annual recess. Families, including the First one, pack up for an… Read more »
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Africa: DC Forum Kicks Off Lead-Up to Next Month's U.S.-Africa Summit
FEEEDS, 12 July 2014
The "Africa Forum" organized by the FEEEDS Advocacy Initiative, Gallup, The Africa Society, AllAfrica and Operation HOPE, which was held July 10 for 250 invitees, is being called a… Read more »
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Africa: Black Americans Need Organization & Structure to Impact the Agenda of the White House Summit
CFA, 17 June 2014
Excitement is indeed building around the upcoming first White House African Heads of State Summit, which will take place in Washington between August 4 – 6th. Read more »
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Africa: Civil Society Weighs in with Recommendations for U.S.-Africa Summit
U.S.-Africa Civil Society Forum, 20 June 2014
The upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, taking place from August 4–6, provides an important opportunity for the United States government and African heads of state to engage… Read more »
How to Get the U.S.-Africa Summit Right
How can the Obama administration ensure a successful outcome for the first U.S.-Africa Summit, which will take place in early August? Former U.S. Ambassador Robin Sanders wants President Obama to hold meetings with counteparts from each of Africa's five regions for more intimate discussions than can happen at larger sessions. Toby Moffett and Aubrey Hruby say American officials and companies should revisit their business approach when dealing with Africa governments and build mutually beneficial partnerships.
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Africa: U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Approaches, Website Goes Live
White House, 16 July 2014
Grant Harris currently serves as special assistant to the president and senior director for African affairs on the National Security Council. Gayle Smith is special assistant to… Read more »
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Africa: A New Video Series to Address the Misperceptions of Investing in Africa
Initiative for Global Development, 10 July 2014
The Initiative for Global Development will be releasing a series of videos featuring experts and senior business executives to change perceptions about investing in Africa Read more »
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Africa: South Sudan President to Attend U.S.-Africa Summit
Sudan Tribune, 15 July 2014
South Sudan's sident Sa,va Kiir is expected at next month's United States-Africa summit to be held in Washington, the U.S ambassador to South Sudan has disclosed. Read more »
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Gambia: Jammeh in Obama's List of Invitees to White House Summit
The Point, 16 July 2014
President Yahya Jammeh is among the African heads of state and government in a list of those invited by U.S. President Barack Obama to the United States-Africa Leaders Summit in… Read more »
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Africa: Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield to Address Civil Society Session
Foundation for Democracy in Africa, 29 July 2014
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Civil Society Organization Network, secretariat announced today, that Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Linda Thomas Greenfield… Read more »
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Africa: Human Rights First and HRC Foundation Release Joint Report on Human Rights for LGBT Africans
HRF, 29 July 2014
In advance of President Barack Obama’s upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit with nearly 50 African heads of state, today Human Rights First and the Human Rights Campaign… Read more »
InFocus
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The true financial relationship of wealthy countries with Africa ... is a relationship in which the world doesn't aid Africa, but in which Africa aids the world, writes Judith ... Read more »
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During a town hall Monday with 500 young African leaders, President Obama announced the expansion of his Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and the renaming of Read more »
