August 19, 2014
Africa: U.S. Summit a 'Clear Success' - Johnnie Carson
Although it will be months before we know whether all the business, security and political commitments that were made at this month's U.S.-Africa Summit are fulfilled, it was by… Read more »
South Sudan: Who's Keeping the War Going?
With as many as 1.5 million people displaced by conflict and a worsening humanitarian situation, South Sudan's former Vice President Riek Machar has turned down President Salva… Read more »
August 18, 2014
Ghana: Democracy Is Producing Prosperity - President Mahama
John Dramani Mahama, one of the leaders taking part in the U.S.-Africa Summit earlier this month, became president of Ghana in July 2012 following the sudden death of John Atta… Read more »
August 07, 2014
Africa: Powering Africa - A Successful Year But Only a Beginning
Remarks delivered to the 'Power Africa' luncheon sponsored by the Corporate Council on Africa Read more »
August 05, 2014
Africa: Terrorism and Security Require a Global Response - Mauritanian President
Security threats - which have continued for more than a decade, despite their recent decline - remind us that the fight against terrorism and organized crime requires constant… Read more »
August 04, 2014
Africa: Broadening Mozambique's Governance Horizons
Good governance, accountability and inclusive development have been recurrent themes in contemporary international relations and development discourse. Nevertheless, scant… Read more »
August 01, 2014
Africa: Three Scenarios for the Future of Agoa
On September 30, 2015, the African Growth and Opportunity Act will expire. The act provides duty free access to the United States, and if it lapses could threaten 62,395 jobs in… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Also Lobby U.S. Congress on Trade Law
Next week about 48 African leaders will descend on Washington, DC for the first ever U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. African leaders are expected to arrive with a long list of items to… Read more »
July 31, 2014
Africa: Will 'Power Africa' Help Grow Sustainable Energy?
Energy is recognised as a priority issue in the growing United States partnership with Africa, and is among the key themes of the U.S.-Africa Business Forum being organised… Read more »
July 30, 2014
Africa: What Africa Needs to Boost Trade With the U.S.
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 »
July 29, 2014
Africa: Why Obama Launched Mandela Fellows to Lift Africa
When President Obama told young African leaders on Monday that their fellowship program was being renamed to honor Nelson Mandela, it was an emotional moment for Richard Stengel,… Read more »
Africa: At the African Leaders Summit, Don't Miss the Stories
I have been working in Africa for decades – and they have been eventful ones. Read more »
July 26, 2014
Africa: What's the Game Plan for U.S.-Africa Summit? - Thomas-Greenfield
Since President Obama invited African heads of state and government to the United States for summit during his Africa visit last year, administration officials have been scrambling… Read more »
July 24, 2014
Africa: U.S.-Africa Summit Must Listen to Voices of the People
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 »
July 21, 2014
Africa: Putting U.S.-Africa Summit on Positive Side of History
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 »
July 18, 2014
Africa: "Paradigm Shift' Boosts Congo Peace Prospects
I walked into the State Department just over a year ago to take on my new role of U.S. Special Envoy for the African Great Lakes Region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo… Read more »
July 17, 2014
Africa: How Obama Can Get the U.S.-Africa Summit Right
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 »
June 17, 2014
Nigeria: Chevron Backing Partnerships to Promote Niger Delta Prosperity
Nigeria recently claimed the title of largest economy in Africa, with a gross domestic product of $510 billion - underscoring its tremendous economic potential and the opportunity… Read more »
June 09, 2014
Africa: Bringing 'Power Africa' from Pledges to Projects
There is no debate that lack of access to energy is one of the greatest challenges facing Africa. Electricity is a prerequisite for large scale manufacturing and job… Read more »
June 05, 2014
Nigeria: Worsening Security Demands New Strategy
Nigeria's deteriorating security situation is likely to get much worse, unless the government changes its deeply flawed strategy against Boko Haram extremists. Read more »
June 04, 2014
Africa: 'User-Friendly' Support Will Boost Energy Access - Symbion CEO Hinks
Symbion Power LLC, a U.S.-based independent power producer and contractor specializing in designing, engineering, and constructing electrical infrastructure projects, has emerged… Read more »
June 02, 2014
Africa: Promoting Power for Prosperity - U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz
This week the governments of the United States and Ethiopia are co-hosting a high-level meeting of African energy ministers, civil society and development organizations,… Read more »
May 28, 2014
Africa: Legendary American Author, Poet Maya Angelou Dies
Maya Angelou, a prize-winning American literary figure with strong African ties, has died, according to news reports. Angelou had written a poem on behalf of the American people to… Read more »
May 27, 2014
Malawi: Madonna Criticises President Banda Over Election Recount
U.S. pop star Madonna has criticised Malawian President Joyce Banda on her charity's website, Raising Malawi http://www.raisingmalawi.org, and accused the government of corruption… Read more »
May 20, 2014
Africa: 'Insist to the World that Every Baby Born Will be a Promise Kept'
Mr. President, Director-General Dr. Chan, First Lady Dr. Christine Kaseba-Sata, Excellencies, ladies, and gentlemen. Read more »