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Karen Sherman, former COO of Women for Women International, shared what she has learned from working with women in Rwanda who have survived war.

Alex Rondos, the European Union’s special representative to the Horn of Africa, discussed how Brexit and European relations would impact the countries in the northeast region of Africa, known as…

Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj talked about the challenges of governing his country and relations with the U.S. Following his prepared speech, Mr. Sarraj took part in a answered questions…

While in New York for the United Nations Climate Summit, President Trump met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Treasury Secretary Mnunchin also announced that China’s vice…

Norfolk State University professor Cassandra Newby-Alexander discussed the history of the arrival of the first Africans in Virginia in 1619. In August 1619, colonist John Rolfe recorded that “20 and…

A panel of policy experts discussed the security situation in sub-Saharan Africa. They also touched on U.S. policy toward Africa.

Gerald Horne talked about the United States' involvement in Southern Africa and the roots and politics of jazz music, the topics of his two most recent books.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper hosted a salute and tribute at the Pentagon for Defense Minister Mohamed Ahmed Zaki of Egypt.

The Hudson Institute held a discussion on U.S. foreign policy in Africa following the Trump administration’s unveiling of an updated framework for U.S. diplomatic efforts on the continent.…

The Middle East Institute held a conference focusing on global political and economic engagement in the northeast region of Africa, known as the Horn of Africa and including the countries…

The Middle East Institute held a conference focusing on global political and economic engagement in the northeast region of Africa, known as the Horn of Africa and including the countries of Djibouti,…

Charlayne Hunter-Gault, author of New News Out of Africa: Uncovering Africa’s Renaissance, Alan Wieder, author of Ruth First and Joe Slovo in the War Against Apartheid, and Sean Jacobs, author of Thabo…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi left the White House after bilateral talks with President Trump.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived at the White House for talks with President Trump.

The Senate Armed Services Committee heard from the heads of U.S. Africa Command and Southern Command about military operations in those parts of the globe. The commanders explained ongoing…

John Prendergast, Fidel Bafilemba, Chou Chou Namegabe, and Ryan Gosling talked about the exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo by the U.S. and other global powers over the past…

White House National Security Adviser John Bolton unveiled the Trump administration’s new Africa strategy. The core priorities of strategy include advancing economic ties in the region, combating terrorist…

The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy held a hearing on the 2018 elections in Zimbabwe and the country’s political future. The 2018 election was the first in…

Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered remarks at the United Nations in New York City. He was among the world leaders who spoke during the general debate portion of the U.N.'s 73rd General…

President Trump met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in New York, one of a series of meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.