June 02, 2006
Africa: U.S. Businesses Convene for Agoa Private Sector Forum on June 5
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) announced today that the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Jendayi Frazer, will open the 2006 African Growth and Opportunity Act… Read more »
May 22, 2006
Sierra Leone: Grey's Anatomy Star and U.S. Businesses Arrive for CCA Trade Mission
A U.S. trade delegation accompanying actor Isaiah Washington of ABC's Grey's Anatomy, arrived in Sierra Leone today for a five-day trade mission to explore trade and… Read more »
November 01, 2005
Africa: Corporate Council on Africa's Oil & Gas Forum to Examine the World's Largest Unexplored Energy Frontier
There is no better time than now to discuss the world's largest unexplored energy frontier. Africa offers what is potentially the next major economic growth point in the world,… Read more »
October 20, 2005
Africa: Increased U.S. Investment in Africa Important for U.S.-Africa Relations
Speaking before a Congressional Hearing this morning on Capitol Hill, Stephen Hayes, president of the Corporate Council on Africa stressed that while AGOA-the African Growth and… Read more »
September 23, 2005
Africa: Upcoming Trade Missions to Africa Offer Important Business Opportunities
Corporate Council on Africa President Stephen Hayes is bullish on deepening the U.S.-Africa relationship. "The five trade missions we have planned will allow practical steps for… Read more »
September 19, 2005
Botswana: NYSE CEO Praises Botswana at Ringing of Closing Bell and Cites African Opportunities
Botswana is the only African country with an A+ credit rating from both Standard and Poor's and Moody's rating services. In his meeting with Botswana's President Festus Mogae,… Read more »
September 13, 2005
Botswana: Growing Africa's Trade - Botswana President Rings NYSE Bell
The Corporate Council on Africa's (CCA) aggressive promotion of more than a dozen African countries as attractive investment destinations is bearing fruit. Read more »
June 25, 2005
Africa: Corruption Takes Two, Wolfowitz Tells Business Leaders
Speaking at The Corporate Council on Africa's banquet on Thursday, World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz addressed the issue of corruption. "Let's hold a mirror up to ourselves and… Read more »
June 08, 2005
Africa: American & African Businesses Partner for Economic Development
The business climate on the continent of Africa is changing for the better. Last year, Africa saw the highest rates of return on investment of any region in the world. Many… Read more »
April 26, 2005
Africa: Baltimore to Host Corporate Council on Africa Business Summit, June 21-24
U.S. & African Private & Public Sectors to Convene for Trade and Investment Opportunities Read more »
January 19, 2005
Africa: The Corporate Council on Africa Launches New Service for Companies Involved in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) announced today the launch of a new service on the CCA website offering companies easy access to resources; on-the-ground technical support;… Read more »
January 06, 2005
Africa: Blair Commission for Africa Solicits Corporate Council on Africa to Provide U.S. Private Sector Input
Recommendations to G-8 African Action Read more »
November 08, 2004
São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé Oil Minister to Attend Houston Oil Conference
São Tomé and Príncipes Oil Minister, Arlindo Carvalho, will join other major African oil executives and decision makers in Houston, Texas from November 29th to December 1st for… Read more »
South Africa: American Minority-Owned Companies Anchor Automotive Mission to South Africa
U.S. Businesses to Meet Black-Owned South African Component Manufacturers Read more »
August 06, 2004
Libya: First Non-Oil Related Business Delegation to Libya in Seventeen Years Completes Successful Mission
A ten-company business delegation, including such corporate giants as Raytheon, DaimlerChrysler, NorthropGrumman, Motorola and Fluor, completed the first non-oil U.S. business… Read more »
February 20, 2004
Africa: American & African Business Women's Alliance Features African Women Ambassadors' Breakfast Roundtable Series
The American and African Business Women's Alliance (AABWA), in partnership with the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Constituency for Africa (CFA), will be hosting its… Read more »
February 12, 2004
South Africa: Leading U.S. Seafood Distributor Savors South African Catch
Inland Seafood, the fourth largest U.S. seafood distributor, next week bites into South Africas world-famous snowy lobster tails. The Atlanta-based company is receiving its first… Read more »
February 03, 2004
Benin: American Business Group Lauds Standard and Poors Credit Upgrade for Republic of Benin
The West African nation of Benin has become one of only six countries in Sub-saharan Africa to receive a credit rating from the prestigious Standard and Poors Rating Services. Read more »
January 30, 2004
West Africa: $100 Million in New U.S. Business with West Africa: A Little Investment With a Big Return
Call it "The Little Project That Could." In this case, a project that has created more than $100 million in new trade and investment between American and West African small… Read more »
January 26, 2004
Africa: CCA's Increasing Capital Flows to Africa Conference: Feb 26
The Corporate Council on Africa is hosting the Increasing Capital Flows to Africa Conference on Thursday, February 26, at Citigroup's offices located at 388 Greenwich Street, New… Read more »
January 23, 2004
Africa: African Stock Markets Surge Ahead in 2003
Africa in 2003 was home to the worlds best performing stock market. The Ghana Bourse, with a U.S. dollar return of 144%, outpaced 61 markets around the world surveyed by Databank… Read more »
January 13, 2004
Nigeria: Oil Executive Joins CCA as Oil and Gas Advisor
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) announced the appointment of Hubert O. Nwokolo to act as CCAs Oil and Gas Advisor. Mr. Nwokolo will also assume the role of Director of Human… Read more »
December 11, 2003
Africa: CDC Official to Head CCAs HIV/AIDS Initiative Team
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) announced this week the hiring of Victor Barnes as Director of CCAs HIV/AIDS Initiative programs. CCA recently received an $875,000 grant… Read more »
November 17, 2003
West Africa: The Corporate Council on Africa Brings Together Key U.S. and African Energy Players in Houston
Confirmed Countries include Angola, Chad, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, The Gambia, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa Read more »
October 02, 2003
Kenya: President Kibaki to Participate in Corporate Council on Africa Luncheon with Business Leaders
President Mwai Kibaki of the Republic of Kenya will be the guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) on Tuesday, October 7th, 2003. The luncheon… Read more »
