May 19, 2014
Africa: Narendra Modi's Election in India Is Good News for Africa
The election of Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, as India's next prime minister has global ramifications. Until now, Modi has been essentially persona non grata… Read more »
May 12, 2014
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kidnapping Exposes Nigeria's Failing Leadership
While the kidnapping of more than 250 schoolgirls is horrific in itself, the international response is heartening, if yet to be successful. The outrage is real beyond Nigeria, and… Read more »
May 06, 2014
Djibouti: President Guelleh Tells Corporate Council 'Djibouti is Open for Business'
Statement by H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh President Of The Republic Of Djibouti At A Lunch Hosted By The Corporate Council On Africa Read more »
May 05, 2014
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kidnapping in Nigeria Shifts Focus to Goodluck Jonathan
The kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls, followed by the announcement by the leader of Boko Haram - the terrorist group which has claimed responsibility for taking them - that… Read more »
April 28, 2014
Africa: Challenges Persist for Obama in Promoting East African Trade Development
You have to either admire or look askance at the Obama administration's commitment to Africa. On the one hand, the dollar commitment made to Africa by the administration is but a… Read more »
April 21, 2014
Africa: Bringing Power to Africa, Literally
It's time for the president to honor his commitment to developing Africa's power sector. Read more »
April 14, 2014
Africa: Double Down On Helping Africa
The Obama administration needs some new ideas to aid the African continent. Read more »
April 07, 2014
Africa: Obama's African Trade Problem
An important trade agreement with Africa is causing headaches for the administration. Read more »
March 17, 2014
Africa: IFAMA and The Corporate Council on Africa Partner to Present the IFAMA/CCA Agribusiness and Food World Forum in Cape Town, South Africa June 17-19
The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) and The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) are partnering to convene the Agribusiness and Food World Forum in… Read more »
January 14, 2014
Africa: 5 African Countries to Watch in 2014
These countries can make a big difference for the continent this year. Read more »
December 09, 2013
Africa: The Corporate Council on Africa to Award Four 'African Business Leader of the Year', Foreign Minister Benjamin of South Sudan, to Speak on Dec 12
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will award four exceptional African business leaders with the 'African Business Leader of the Year' award on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 pm… Read more »
December 06, 2013
Africa: Nelson Mandela's Enduring Spirit of Forgiveness
It is almost embarrassing to attempt to write commentary on the passing of Nelson Mandela. Millions of others have written their own commentary or will do so over the next few… Read more »
December 03, 2013
Africa: The Good and Bad of Nigeria Becoming Africa's Biggest Economy
Within the next few days, Nigeria is expected to announce that it is now the largest economy in Africa, surpassing South Africa. One will need to look carefully at the… Read more »
November 25, 2013
Africa: Next Steps for Trade With Africa
When the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act was passed in 2000, there was well-deserved excitement and euphoria over the first act ever passed specifically for Africa by the… Read more »
November 18, 2013
Africa: What We Know and Don't Know About Trade With Africa
On September 30, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman wrote a letter to Irving Williamson, chairman of the International Trade Commission, regarding the African Growth… Read more »
November 01, 2013
Africa: U.S.-Africa Business Summit Draws 1,000 Attendees Representing More Than 70 Nations To Chicago
October 8-11, business leaders from across the U.S. and Africa, as well as Europe, Japan, Dubai and the Canary Islands, convened in Chicago, Illinois during The Corporate Council… Read more »
September 25, 2013
Africa: Top African and U.S. Business and Government Leaders to Convene in Chicago for the 2013 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will convene the 9th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL, Oct. 8-11, 2013. The Summit… Read more »
September 10, 2013
Africa: The Legacy of the Canadian Council On Africa
My counterpart in Canada, Lucien Bradet, has resigned abruptly, but wisely it would seem. He had a heart attack last year, but in his dedication to the Canadian Council on Africa… Read more »
September 09, 2013
Africa: Building Blocks for Africa's Economy
A major obstacle for development in Africa is the lack of any true regionalization. Road systems often stop at borders, rail gauges don't match up from country to country and… Read more »
September 06, 2013
Africa: CCA's Chicago Summit Connects Top African and U.S. Business, Government Leaders
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will convene its 9th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL, Oct. 8-11, 2013. The Summit… Read more »
August 19, 2013
Africa: Towards a More Perfect Africa Policy
In a perfect world regarding U.S. policy towards Africa, one imagines a well-coordinated approach to the continent, but to badly use Hamlet, "Ay, there's the rub." We do not live… Read more »
August 14, 2013
Africa: The Corporate Council on Africa's Chicago Summit to Connect Top African and American Business and Government Leaders
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will convene its 9th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL, Oct. 8-11, 2013. The Summit… Read more »
August 13, 2013
Africa: Keeping the Lights on in Africa
There is a new focus on Africa that will continue through 2014 and hopefully beyond. President Obama, during his recent trip to Africa, announced that African heads of state would… Read more »
August 05, 2013
Africa: Africa's Strong Support in the U.S. Senate
While the new Africa team in the Obama administration is just now taking its place with the confirmation this past week of Linda Thomas-Greenfield as Assistant Secretary of State… Read more »
July 22, 2013
Africa: Obama's Africa All-Star Team
Well into the first year of the second Obama administration, Obama's second-term Africa team is now in place, and it may be the strongest combination for engagement with… Read more »
