January 05, 2017
Africa: Trump Administration Urged to Strengthen Healthcare Infrastructure in Africa
With continued global technological and economic progress, now more than ever, the health security of the United States is dependent upon the health security of other nations. Read more »
September 02, 2016
Africa: Namibian President Geingob to Highlight CFA Weeklong African Affairs Series
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) is pleased to announce that His Excellency Hage Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia, will participate in CFA’s 2016 Ronald H.… Read more »
August 30, 2016
Namibia: His Excellency Hage Geingob, President of Namibia, to Highlight the Constituency for Africa's 2016 Ronald H. Brown African Affairs Series
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) today announced that His Excellency Hage Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia, will participate in CFA’s 2016 Ronald H. Brown… 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 23, 2015
Nigeria: CFA Delegation Meets with Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan
A 15-person delegation from the Constituency for Africa (CFA) met today (November 19th) with the former President of Nigeria, H.E. Goodluck Jonathan in downtown Washington. Read more »
August 31, 2015
Nigeria: Time to Improve U.S-Nigeria Ties
Over the past year I have written and publicly commented often about Nigeria. Read more »
May 12, 2015
Nigeria: Why President Obama Should Attend the Inauguration of the New Nigeria President
Last month, Nigeria completed its election process in a peaceful and transparent manner. While the U.S. applauded this positive feat, our involvement cannot conclude just yet. In… Read more »
March 09, 2015
Nigeria: The 2015 Nigeria Elections / This is a Moment that Matters - Why the Silence?
On March 28, Nigeria, the largest economy and most populous country in Africa, will hold its presidential and federal legislative elections. Given its economic, political and… Read more »
February 11, 2015
Africa: Constituency for Africa Holds Forum and Brainstorm on the African Healthcare Infrastructure Challenge in the African Union Mission in Washington, DC
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) convened their first Africa Healthcare Infrastructure Forum on February 6 held at the Africa Union Mission in Washington, DC. The ground-breaking… Read more »
December 10, 2014
Africa: Congress Must Directly Fund Hospitals to Ensure Ebola Doesn't Devastate the US
Congress Must View Ebola Threat as a National Security Issue and Provide full funding to fight Ebola on the home front and in Africa Read more »
December 09, 2014
Africa: Constituency for Africa (CFA) to Focus on Improving Healthcare Infrastructure in Africa in 2015
The Constituency for Africa (CFA), a Washington based education and advocacy organization, will focus attention on improving the healthcare infrastructure in Africa as part of its… Read more »
October 21, 2014
Nigeria: Nigerian Media Mogul John Momoh Joins the Board of the Constituency for Africa
Nigerian media mogul John Olatchy Momoh (OON), Chairman and CEO of the multi-award winning Channels Television in Nigeria, has joined the Board of Directors of the Constituency for… Read more »
September 30, 2014
Africa: CFA President Melvin Foote Honored by the National Newspaper Publishers Association
The Constituency for Africa's President Melvin Foote was honored last night by the National Newspaper Publishers Association, for his many decades of work on behalf of Africa. Read more »
August 08, 2014
Africa: Beyond the Rhetoric - Africa Goes to Washington
Finally, President Obama extended an invitation to African nations to participate in a Summit. It was rather short but yet it was a summit. He invited 52 of the 54 nations –… Read more »
August 01, 2014
Africa: Constituency for Africa Urges a Science-Led Agenda in U.S. – Africa Policy Going Forward
The historic African Heads of States Summit, which is being convened by President Barack Obama between August 4 – 6th here in Washington, DC, is certain to generate a wide… Read more »
June 17, 2014
Africa: Black Americans Need Organization & Structure to Impact the Agenda of the White House Summit
Excitement is indeed building around the upcoming first White House African Heads of State Summit, which will take place in Washington between August 4 – 6th. Read more »
May 19, 2014
Africa: African Leaders Need to Come to Washington In August with a Specific Agenda
President Barack Obama has invited 47 African Heads of State to come to Washington during August 5th – 6th for a Summit around US – Africa Trade. President Obama… Read more »
May 07, 2013
Africa: CFA Salutes "Practical Leadership" in Africa
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) offered a salute to “practical leadership” in Africa on Monday (May 6th) at a luncheon held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in downtown… Read more »
April 10, 2013
Africa: The National Bar Association to Partner with the Constituency for Africa to Engage in Africa
The National Bar Association, the oldest and largest association of African-American attorneys and judges in the United States, will partner with the Constituency for Africa (CFA),… Read more »
April 01, 2013
Sierra Leone: CFA Delegation Meets with President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone
A delegation of Diaspora leaders organized by the Constituency for Africa (CFA), met with the President of Sierra Leone, H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma, March 28th, in downtown… Read more »
February 12, 2013
Africa: CFA Delegation Meets with the Assistant Secretary for Africa at the State Department
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) organized a delegation of Diaspora leaders today at the State Department to meet with the outgoing Assistant Secretary for African Affairs,… 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 »
July 03, 2012
Africa: World Bank - Transformation Issues
Jim Yong Kim, the Korean-American, in July becomes the president of the World Bank, an institution that relies on rich nations to finance its anti-poverty projects in poor… Read more »
May 03, 2012
Africa: The US Congress Must Take Action to Renew AGOA "Third Country Fabric Provision"
Imagine you're standing on the side of a river, watching a man drown. He's not very far offshore, and he's pleading with you to help him. There's a rope lying on the ground next to… Read more »
April 11, 2012
Africa: Africa Loses a Giant in the U.S. Congress
On March 6th, Africa and the Africa-focused community was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne (D-NJ), following a battle with colon cancer. Read more »
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