August 06, 2014
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 »
July 01, 2014
Kenya: Doing Business in Kenya Forum to Connect Top Level Kenyan and U.S. Business and Government Leaders July 9th
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Washington, D.C., will convene a trade and investment forum on “Doing… 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 »
May 12, 2014
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kidnapping Exposes Nigeria's Failing Leadership
While the kidnapping of more than 250 schoolgirls is horrific in itself, the international response is heartening, if yet to be successful. The outrage is real beyond Nigeria, and… Read more »
May 05, 2014
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kidnapping in Nigeria Shifts Focus to Goodluck Jonathan
The kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls, followed by the announcement by the leader of Boko Haram - the terrorist group which has claimed responsibility for taking them - that… 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 »
May 06, 2014
Djibouti: President Guelleh Tells Corporate Council 'Djibouti is Open for Business'
Statement by H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh President Of The Republic Of Djibouti At A Lunch Hosted By The Corporate Council On Africa 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 »
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 »
December 09, 2013
Africa: The Corporate Council on Africa to Award Four 'African Business Leader of the Year', Foreign Minister Benjamin of South Sudan, to Speak on Dec 12
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will award four exceptional African business leaders with the 'African Business Leader of the Year' award on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 pm… Read more »
November 25, 2013
Africa: Next Steps for Trade With Africa
When the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act was passed in 2000, there was well-deserved excitement and euphoria over the first act ever passed specifically for Africa by the… Read more »
November 18, 2013
Africa: What We Know and Don't Know About Trade With Africa
On September 30, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman wrote a letter to Irving Williamson, chairman of the International Trade Commission, regarding the African Growth… Read more »
September 10, 2013
Africa: The Legacy of the Canadian Council On Africa
My counterpart in Canada, Lucien Bradet, has resigned abruptly, but wisely it would seem. He had a heart attack last year, but in his dedication to the Canadian Council on Africa… Read more »
September 25, 2013
Africa: Top African and U.S. Business and Government Leaders to Convene in Chicago for the 2013 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will convene the 9th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL, Oct. 8-11, 2013. The Summit… Read more »
September 06, 2013
Africa: CCA's Chicago Summit Connects Top African and U.S. Business, 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 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 »
August 05, 2013
Africa: Africa's Strong Support in the U.S. Senate
While the new Africa team in the Obama administration is just now taking its place with the confirmation this past week of Linda Thomas-Greenfield as Assistant Secretary of State… 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 »