August 02, 2024
Africa: Priorities for the African Diaspora to Advocate for Africa
The Constituency for Africa's meeting on July 30th in the Chevron Corporate Affairs Offices in downtown Washington, was nothing short of outstanding! The theme for the meeting was,… Read more »
December 01, 2021
Mali: On Being Knighted by Mali - Despite Coup and Pandemic Delays
When Ambassador Mahamadou Nimaga told me a few months back that Vivian Lowery Derryck, Chic Dambach and I were going to be Knighted by the Mali government, of course I was… Read more »
August 16, 2021
Africa: Constituency for Africa Convenes Discussion on Increasing Black Peace Corps Volunteers
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) presents the Ronald H. Brown African Affairs Series on September 14, 2021 from 10am to 12noon EST. The virtual event is themed 'Strategies for… Read more »
January 09, 2019
Nigeria: Testing for Democracy in Nigeria and Senegal in 2019
Without question Africa is a continent that is very much on the move towards democratic governance. Africa has made incredible progress in the past two decades with many of… Read more »
September 18, 2017
Africa: Jidenna to Deliver Special Remarks at CFA's Roundtable on Next Generation Leadership on September 20, 2017
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) is pleased to announce that Recording Artist Jidenna will deliver Special Remarks at its Next Generation Leadership Roundtable on Wednesday,… Read more »
September 12, 2017
Africa: Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. to Deliver Special Remarks at CFA's Africa Diaspora Braintrust on September 21, 2017
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) announces Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. will deliver Special Remarks at its Africa Diaspora Braintrust on Thursday, September 21st. This event is… Read more »
September 07, 2017
Africa: Constituency for Africa Signs Historic MOU with Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET AFRICA)
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) announces the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET Africa). Read more »
August 04, 2017
Africa: Constituency for Africa Announces Collaboration with the African Union and the Elliott School of International Affairs for the 2017 Ronald H. Brown African Affairs Series
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) announces its collaboration with the African Union (AU) and the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University for… Read more »
April 28, 2016
Africa: Report on the CFA/AHIC Meeting with African Diplomatic Corps
On April 26, 2016, CFA President Mel Foote and Jessica Rockwood, the Chair of the CFA African Healthcare Infrastructure Committee(AHIC), presented to approximately 35-40 African… Read more »
November 29, 2012
Africa: Diaspora Leaders in U.S. Meet New African Union Chief
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) convened a meeting of Diaspora leaders to meet with the new African Union Commission Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, on Thursday… Read more »
March 06, 2012
Africa: Constituency for Africa Pays Tribute to Donald M. Payne
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Constituency for Africa, and of the members of the African American Unity Caucus, we are all shocked and deeply saddened on… Read more »