August 02
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 »
January 02
Nigeria: Strengthening Nigeria's Position - Five Expectations for the Incoming Ambassador to Washington
The absence of a Nigerian ambassador in Washington, D.C., is an urgent matter, considering Nigeria's role as an important partner for American interests on the African continent.… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Mali: U.S. Malian Diaspora and Locals Coalition Facilitates Groundbreaking Trade Mission to Fuel Bilateral Trade
The US Malian Diaspora and Locals Coalition is proud to announce a pioneering Trade Mission to Mali, scheduled to take place from November 7th to 9th, 2023. Under the theme… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Africa: Constituency for Africa Convenes Capitol Hill Session on the Future of Agoa
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) organized a meeting on Capitol Hill to discuss ideas for increasing Diaspora participation in the next phase of the African Growth and… Read more »
April 18, 2022
Nigeria: CFA & Partners Salute Nigerian-Americans in the Biden/Harris Administration
It was a full house inspired by the Biden Administration as the Nigerian-American Diaspora gathered to celebrate its community members serving in the U.S. government. Themed, "The… 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 »
April 12, 2021
Africa: Strategies For Vaccinating Africa Against Covid-19 – CFA Forum with Africa CDC
The Constituency for Africa (CFA), in partnership with the Africa Trade Desk in Ottawa, will be organizing a public forum with the Africa Centres for Disease Control in Addis Ababa… Read more »
March 26, 2021
Sudan: CFA Organizes Forum On The New Sudan
The Constituency for Africa (CFA), a Washington, DC based education and advocacy organization, organized a virtual forum on Thursday, March 18th, focused on developments in the… Read more »
January 28, 2021
Africa: Americans of African Descent Must Be Considered For Assistant Secretary Of State For Africa
The four years of the Trump Administration has severely damaged U.S. foreign policy in a variety of ways! The framing of the Trump agenda as “America First”, has… Read more »
April 24, 2020
Africa: CFA Engages Diaspora with the Africa Centers for Disease Control on COVID-19 Response – May 5
The Constituency for Africa (CFA), will partner with leading USA and Diaspora organizations on solutions to help address the COVID-19 situation in Africa. This will be in… Read more »
February 10, 2020
Africa: Don't Retreat, Expand U.S. Engagement in Africa
Militant Islamist groups were involved in roughly 3,500 violent events in Africa in 2019. This represents a record level of terrorist activity on the continent and a doubling since… 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 »
January 08, 2019
Senegal: 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. Read more »
September 05, 2018
Africa: Register Now for CFA 2018 Ronald H. Brown African Affairs Series In Washington, DC
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 »
January 15, 2018
Africa: Constituency for Africa Response to President Trump's Derogatory Remarks about Haiti and Africa
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) has worked for nearly 30 years to build a base of support for Africa in the United States and throughout the African Diaspora. The mission… Read more »
December 12, 2017
Africa: New Organization Launched to Promote the Voices of Women of Color in Peace and Security
The launch of the Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS), a new 501c3 nongovernmental organization, took place on December 7 th ,… Read more »
November 20, 2017
Liberia: The Way Forward for the Stalled Liberian Election Process
Liberia held its presidential elections on October 10, 2017, which marked the first peaceful transfer of power in the country since 1944. President Ellen Sirleaf Johnson, who… Read more »
Africa: President of the Constituency for Africa (CFA) Melvin P. Foote's Remarks at the Meeting with the Chairman of the African Union H.S. Moussa Faki Mahamat
President of the Constituency for Africa (CFA) Melvin P. Foote's Remarks at the Meeting with the Chairman of the African Union H.S. Moussa Faki Mahamat, November 15, 2017, African… Read more »
November 18, 2017
Liberia: The Way Forward For the Stalled Liberian Election Process
Liberia held its presidential elections on October 10, 2017, which marked the first peaceful transfer of power in the country since 1944. President Ellen Sirleaf Johnson, who… 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 29, 2017
Africa: Constituency for Africa Announces Co-Chairs for the 2017 Ronald H. Brown African Affairs Series
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) announces the Co-chairs for its 2017 Ronald H. Brown African Affairs Series. This year’s series will be held from September 18th… 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 »
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