August 19, 2013
Africa: Towards a More Perfect Africa Policy
In a perfect world regarding U.S. policy towards Africa, one imagines a well-coordinated approach to the continent, but to badly use Hamlet, "Ay, there's the rub." We do not live… Read more »
August 13, 2013
Africa: Keeping the Lights on in Africa
There is a new focus on Africa that will continue through 2014 and hopefully beyond. President Obama, during his recent trip to Africa, announced that African heads of state would… Read more »
July 22, 2013
Africa: Obama's Africa All-Star Team
Well into the first year of the second Obama administration, Obama's second-term Africa team is now in place, and it may be the strongest combination for engagement with… Read more »
July 05, 2013
Africa: Obama's New Africa Policy, Better Late Than Never
President Obama returned from Africa in time for domestic Fourth of July observances, as presidents are wont to do. Obama's advisors, as well as his common sense, no doubt made… Read more »
August 14, 2013
Africa: The Corporate Council on Africa's Chicago Summit to Connect Top African and American Business and Government Leaders
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will convene its 9th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL, Oct. 8-11, 2013. The Summit… Read more »
August 02, 2012
Africa: Council President's Message On U.S.-Africa Relations
The Obama Administration is making a worthy effort to redefine and more carefully articulate a coherent US policy towards Africa. There is considerable emphasis on economic… Read more »
June 11, 2012
Africa: African Ministers to Seek New Investors at the Upcoming U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference, June 18-20
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will welcome more than 350 attendees, including Ministers and high-level government officials from more than 15 African countries at its fifth… Read more »
May 09, 2012
Africa: The Corporate Council on Africa to Host U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference June 18-20, 2012
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and will its fifth biennial U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC on June 18-20, 2012.… Read more »
October 03, 2011
Africa: U.S. Secretary of Energy, African Energy Ministers Convening to Discuss Challenges Facing Africa Power Sector
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September 30, 2011
Africa: U.S.-Africa Business Summit Convening in D.C. Oct. 5-7; Huge Investment Opportunities in Africa Explored
WHAT: The Summit is the premier event for finding and building partnerships with senior government and business leaders from the U.S. and Africa, at an opportune time when foreign… Read more »
September 21, 2011
Africa: 2011 U.S. Africa Business Summit to Showcase Huge Opportunities in Africa
The African continent continues to show the world how to grow economically during one of the toughest global downturns in decades. To advance trade and investment flows globally… Read more »
September 13, 2011
Africa: Sponsors Named for Upcoming U.S.-Africa Business Summit; Africa's Strong Economic Growth to be Showcased at Conference
The 8th Biennial U.S- Africa Business Summit, the premier international vehicle to enhance U.S. investment into the African continent, will be held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 5-7,… Read more »
June 06, 2011
Africa: The Corporate Council on Africa Unveils the New Brand Mark for the US-Africa Business Summit Washington, D.C.
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) today unveiled the new brand mark for the organization's flagship event: The US-Africa Business Summit, the largest meeting of its kind in… Read more »
January 10, 2011
Africa: The Corporate Council on Africa congratulates President Obama on Selection of Former Secretary of Commerce William Daley as his Chief of Staff
CCA President Stephen Hayes congratulated Secretary Daley in a private message, and praised President Obama for his selection. “The Administration needs more people… Read more »
December 20, 2010
East Africa: The Corporate Council on Africa and The Fletcher School's Africa Business Group Publish Business Analysis of East African Community (EAC)
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Fletcher Africa Business Group at The Fletcher School, Tufts University, have announced the publication of their first collaborative… Read more »
December 17, 2010
Africa: Walmart Joins CCA - U.S. Corporate Giant Expanding into Africa
CCA President Stephen Hayes announced on December 15 that Walmart has become a member of CCA, joining other retail giants that are expanding operations in Africa. The… Read more »
December 09, 2010
Africa: Vacancies - The U.S.-Africa Business Center
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November 17, 2010
Africa: CCA receives $2.2 Million USAID grant for Africa Business Center
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) has received a three-year, $2.2 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish The U.S.-Africa… Read more »
September 28, 2010
Africa: U.S.-Africa Private Sector Health Conference
What: The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) U.S-Africa Private Sector Health Conference, themed “Integrating Business Solutions for Expanding Access”. The… Read more »
September 20, 2010
Africa: Prominent Speakers Confirm for The Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Private Sector Health Conference
Africa's health sector is thriving as it continues to outperform other business sectors across the continent. To highlight private sector successes and opportunities in the… Read more »
July 27, 2010
Africa: African Union and Corporate Council on Africa Strengthen Business Ties
On the margins of the African Union Summit today, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr Jean Ping and the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) Board… Read more »
June 25, 2010
Africa: CCAfrica/CCA's G20 Business Leaders: Partnering with Africa's Dynamic Markets - Joint Communique
Toronto, Canada -- On the occasion of the 2010 G20 Summit in Toronto, the leading private sector organizations of Africa and of countries investing on the African continent met in… Read more »
June 18, 2010
Africa: CCAfrica/ CCA's "G20 Business Leaders: Partnering with Africa's Dynamic Markets" Conference
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June 10, 2010
Nigeria: Nigeria President Jonathan, Chair of the African Union/Malawi President Mutharika and Private Sector Leaders from Around the World to Participate at G20 Business Leaders Conference
Country Leaders in Town for the 2010 G20 Meetings Join Representatives from Leading Canadian and U.S. Businesses Including PricewaterhouseCoopers; Bombardier Inc.; SNC-Lavalin; CRC… Read more »
June 09, 2010
Africa: Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to Attend G20 Business Leaders Conference on Africa
Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria, will join business and government leaders from around the world at "G20 Business Leaders: Partnering with Africa's Dynamic Markets", a… Read more »