Africa: The Madness of Congress

A recent survey was sent to all CCA members. It had a remarkable rate of return at nearly 60 percent, indicating a strong interest in the future directions of CCA. One of the… Read more »

Africa: Mobile Tech and Rural African Women

Africa is the second most mobile-connected continent and is on track to hit one billion mobile subscriptions by 2015, according to Informa Telecoms. The impact of this technology… Read more »

Africa: New Dates for U.S.-Africa Business Summit

The premier summit on U.S.-Africa business and investment, The Corporate Council on Africa's U.S.-Africa Business Summit, is being rescheduled to immediately follow the African… Read more »

Africa: The NBA Eyes Africa

The National Basketball Association, with its globally-known stars from past and present, has for some time now, been working hard to make itself a truly global organization,… Read more »

Africa: High Stakes for U.S. in Kenya

U.S. President Barack Obama is in East Africa, Kenya, then Ethiopia, making it his fourth trip to Africa during his Presidency. After this trip, he will be the most traveled U.S.… Read more »

Africa: Ten Great Reasons to Invest in Africa

More than anywhere else in the world, Africa has been discussed as the last emerging market in the world, the largest emerging market, the land of opportunity and any number of… Read more »

Africa: The Corporate Council On Africa Receives Presidential Award For Export Successes

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today presented The Corporate Council on Africa with the “E” Award for Export Service at a ceremony in Washington, DC. The… Read more »

Africa: Corporate Council on Africa to Host 2014 U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference Oct 7-9

The Corporate Council on Africa's "U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference" will focus on building resilient cities and will highlight how major metropolises in Africa are coping… Read more »

Africa: Obama's Africa Committment

Before yesterday, most African leaders and those companies and organizations actively engaged with Africa had to wonder if the Obama administration was that concerned about the… Read more »

Africa: Africa Is Open for Business

Originally, the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, convened by the White House, was intended to be a three-day affair, with the first day focusing on civil society, including the issues… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Ticking Time Bomb

There is little joy to be found in Sandton, the business and financial heart of South Africa. Although Sandton, a suburb abutting Johannesburg, may be the richest community in all… Read more »

Kenya: Doing Business in Kenya Forum to Connect Top Level Kenyan and U.S. Business and Government Leaders July 9th

The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Washington, D.C., will convene a trade and investment forum on “Doing… Read more »

Africa: Don't Stifle South Africa's Opportunity

For the United States, there are few more important decisions about our relationship with South Africa than one soon to be made by the office of the United States Trade… Read more »

Africa: Obama's High-Risk Africa Summit

In eight weeks, Washington, D.C., will see another historic event: the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. All but a few of the heads of state of the 54 nations of Africa have been… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Bringing Power to Africa, Literally

It's time for the president to honor his commitment to developing Africa's power sector. Read more »

Africa: Double Down On Helping Africa

The Obama administration needs some new ideas to aid the African continent. Read more »

Africa: Obama's African Trade Problem

An important trade agreement with Africa is causing headaches for the administration. Read more »

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 »

Africa: 5 African Countries to Watch in 2014

These countries can make a big difference for the continent this year. Read more »

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 »