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…
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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…
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A panel of policy experts discussed the security situation in sub-Saharan Africa. They also touched on U.S. policy toward Africa.
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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.
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The assistant secretary of state for African Affairs, foreign policy experts, and Ethiopian community leaders testified before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on recent developments in…
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On the eve of the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, former President Barack Obama delivered the annual Mandela lecture in Johannesburg, South Africa. to a crowd of almost 15,000 people. President Obama talked in…
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President Trump and President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya made remarks before an expanded bilateral meeting in the White House Cabinet Room. Both leaders thanked each other and said they looked…
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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump met in the Oval Office with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and Mrs. Margaret Kenyatta. The presidents each made brief remarks thanking one…
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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and his wife on the South Lawn of the White House.
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Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan was among the State Department officials who spoke at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.…
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Actor Blondy Baruti discussed his journey from the Congo to America.
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