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 »
October 01, 2003
Africa: Business Leaders to Meet in Washington on U.S.-Africa Trade Issues
The AGOA Steering Committee of the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) announced today December 8 and 9, 2003, as the dates for the Third AGOA Forum Private Sector Session. The… Read more »
August 21, 2003
Africa: CCA Announces Gates Foundation Grant to Combat AIDS in Africa
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) announced today an $875,000 grant awarded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to strengthen U.S. corporate involvement in the battle… Read more »
July 24, 2003
São Tomé and Príncipe: CCA President Praises Return of Democracy in Sao Tomé and Principé
Hayes applauds the role of Nigeria and African Union. He urges the U.S. corporate sector to support economic development. Read more »
July 17, 2003
São Tomé and Príncipe: CCA President Condemns Coup in Sao Tome and Principe
Rebel soldiers, believed to be led by Major Fernando "Cobo" Pereira, in the tiny African country of Sao Tome and Principe toppled the government in a coup at dawn on Wednesday,… Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: Royce Statement on Military Coup
Africa Subcommittee Chairman U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA-40) issued harsh words for the organizers of the recent military coup in Sao Tome and Principe. He expressed his support for… Read more »
June 30, 2003
Africa: U.S. Africa Business Summit Concludes in Washington, DC
The fourth biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), was held June 24-27 in Washington, D.C. The Summit's theme was "Building… Read more »
June 27, 2003
Africa: US Senator Speaks on Aids at U.S.-Africa Business Summit
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) spoke to the Corporate Council on Africa Summit breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: Beyond War Into Prosperity
Speech by H.E. Fradique de Menezes, president of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, at the closing of the plenary lunch at the Corporate Council on Africa, 4th… Read more »
June 26, 2003
Africa: The Future of U.S. - Africa Relations
Honorable George W. Bush, President of the United States of America; Read more »
June 25, 2003
Africa: A Ten Year Strategy for Increasing Capital Flows to Africa
Following is the prepared testimony of James A. Harmon, who is chairman of the Commission on Capital Flows to Africa, to the United States Senate Comittee on Foreign Relations Read more »
May 16, 2003
Africa: President Toure of Mali to Attend U.S.-Africa Business Summit
President Amadou Toumani Toure of Mali has confirmed his participation in the fourth biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit. The Summit, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa… Read more »
March 27, 2003
Africa: Coalition of Non-profits and Businesses to Lobby for President's AIDS Relief Plan for Africa
The Corporate Council on Africa today announced the creation of an affiliate to lobby Congress for President Bush's $15 billion emergency AIDS relief plan for Africa. Read more »
