November 25, 2015
East Africa: Africa's Northern Corridor Project
Two years ago, in 2013, Kenyan President Kenyatta, Rwandan President Kagame, South Sudanese President Kiir, and Ugandan President Museveni met to discuss the ways in which to… Read more »
Africa: Steve's November President's Message
I was recently in Chicago on a panel with Gayle Smith, Director-designate for USAID and Dana Hyde, President of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The panel was moderated by… Read more »
October 06, 2015
Africa: Mobile Tech and Rural African Women
Africa is the second most mobile-connected continent and is on track to hit one billion mobile subscriptions by 2015, according to Informa Telecoms. The impact of this technology… Read more »
August 25, 2015
Africa: The NBA Eyes Africa
The National Basketball Association, with its globally-known stars from past and present, has for some time now, been working hard to make itself a truly global organization,… Read more »
October 22, 2015
Africa: The Madness of Congress
A recent survey was sent to all CCA members. It had a remarkable rate of return at nearly 60 percent, indicating a strong interest in the future directions of CCA. One of the… Read more »
June 30, 2003
Africa: U.S. Africa Business Summit Concludes in Washington, DC
The fourth biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), was held June 24-27 in Washington, D.C. The Summit's theme was "Building… Read more »
July 08, 2015
Africa: Ten Great Reasons to Invest in Africa
More than anywhere else in the world, Africa has been discussed as the last emerging market in the world, the largest emerging market, the land of opportunity and any number of… Read more »
July 23, 2015
Africa: High Stakes for U.S. in Kenya
U.S. President Barack Obama is in East Africa, Kenya, then Ethiopia, making it his fourth trip to Africa during his Presidency. After this trip, he will be the most traveled U.S.… Read more »
August 26, 2015
Africa: New Dates for U.S.-Africa Business Summit
The premier summit on U.S.-Africa business and investment, The Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Business Summit, is being rescheduled to immediately follow the African… Read more »
May 18, 2015
Africa: The Corporate Council On Africa Receives Presidential Award For Export Successes
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today presented The Corporate Council on Africa with the “E” Award for Export Service at a ceremony in Washington, DC. The… Read more »
November 01, 2013
Africa: U.S.-Africa Business Summit Draws 1,000 Attendees Representing More Than 70 Nations To Chicago
October 8-11, business leaders from across the U.S. and Africa, as well as Europe, Japan, Dubai and the Canary Islands, convened in Chicago, Illinois during The Corporate Council… Read more »
September 29, 2014
Africa: Corporate Council on Africa to Host 2014 U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference Oct 7-9
The Corporate Council on Africa's "U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference" will focus on building resilient cities and will highlight how major metropolises in Africa are coping… Read more »
August 06, 2014
Africa: Obama's Africa Committment
Before yesterday, most African leaders and those companies and organizations actively engaged with Africa had to wonder if the Obama administration was that concerned about the… Read more »
Africa: Africa Is Open for Business
Originally, the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, convened by the White House, was intended to be a three-day affair, with the first day focusing on civil society, including the issues… Read more »
June 17, 2014
Africa: Don't Stifle South Africa's Opportunity
For the United States, there are few more important decisions about our relationship with South Africa than one soon to be made by the office of the United States Trade… Read more »
June 09, 2014
Africa: Obama's High-Risk Africa Summit
In eight weeks, Washington, D.C., will see another historic event: the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. All but a few of the heads of state of the 54 nations of Africa have been… Read more »
May 19, 2014
Africa: Narendra Modi's Election in India Is Good News for Africa
The election of Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, as India's next prime minister has global ramifications. Until now, Modi has been essentially persona non grata… Read more »
April 28, 2014
Africa: Challenges Persist for Obama in Promoting East African Trade Development
You have to either admire or look askance at the Obama administration's commitment to Africa. On the one hand, the dollar commitment made to Africa by the administration is but a… Read more »
April 21, 2014
Africa: Bringing Power to Africa, Literally
It's time for the president to honor his commitment to developing Africa's power sector. Read more »
April 14, 2014
Africa: Double Down On Helping Africa
The Obama administration needs some new ideas to aid the African continent. Read more »
April 07, 2014
Africa: Obama's African Trade Problem
An important trade agreement with Africa is causing headaches for the administration. Read more »
March 17, 2014
Africa: IFAMA and The Corporate Council on Africa Partner to Present the IFAMA/CCA Agribusiness and Food World Forum in Cape Town, South Africa June 17-19
The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) and The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) are partnering to convene the Agribusiness and Food World Forum in… Read more »
January 14, 2014
Africa: 5 African Countries to Watch in 2014
These countries can make a big difference for the continent this year. Read more »
December 03, 2013
Africa: The Good and Bad of Nigeria Becoming Africa's Biggest Economy
Within the next few days, Nigeria is expected to announce that it is now the largest economy in Africa, surpassing South Africa. One will need to look carefully at the… Read more »
December 06, 2013
Africa: Nelson Mandela's Enduring Spirit of Forgiveness
It is almost embarrassing to attempt to write commentary on the passing of Nelson Mandela. Millions of others have written their own commentary or will do so over the next few… Read more »
