Cameroon’s Reunification Monument: A New Historical and Touristic Destination
There are varied opinions about Africa, including the Central African nation of Cameroon. When visiting Cameroon for the first time, pe...
Perceptions: A Look Towards the U.S.–Africa Leaders Summit
US Africa Leaders Summit
From August 4 to 6, more than 40 heads of state and governments from across Africa will gather in Washington ...
U.S. Pivot Toward Africa
The past few months and weeks have been interesting as far as African news is concerned. Here are some of the more compelling African h...
Five African Nations Competing for the World Cup
As the world’s biggest sporting event, the World Cup, Kicks off in Brazil on June 12, I like to take a cursory look at the five countri...
Power Africa Grabs the Attention of Counselor John Podesta
John Podesta, counselor to U.S. President, Barack Obama writes about Power Africa for the White House blog.
"President Obama launche...
Malawi’s 50-50 Campaign Reveals a Divided Nation
After the recent general elections, the results of the 50-50 campaign, designed to advocate for equal representation between men and wo...
A Critical Look at the Leadership of Joyce Banda
If the past two years have achieved anything, besides everything--between nothing and mediocrity--it is that very little has been done ...
Focus on African Coverage— World Press Freedom Day
To celebrate the 23rd World Press Freedom Day, 'CCA will co-host a community discussion May 8 from 5-7 p.m. about the important role of...
Derrick Hudson: African nations not eager to take sides on Crimean crisis
The recent Russian annexation of Crimea is a hot-button international issue that pits the West against Russia and has brought back memo...
An Egyptian Teaching Arabic in America
I came to the United States through the Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP). TCLP is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational a...