Africa: Upcoming Conference \'to Make the Connection\' between U.S. and Continent - Hope Masters Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:11:05 GMT
The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation Africa Policy Forum: a Vision for the 21st Century to be held in Atlanta in September, aims to help build a U.S.-Africa dialogue based on mutual respect and mutual benefit. It will encompass cultural discourse as well as talks on business and national security issues. Hope Masters, CEO of the Sullivan Foundation, spoke with Saratu Abiola and Carine Umuhumuza of allAfrica.com about what informed her approach to the conference, and what she would like to see in the future regarding U.S.-Africa relations.How does the conference tie in to what the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation is trying to achieve?Our overarching purpose is to build a bridge, to make the connection between African Americans, in particular, but really people of the African Diaspora in general, to connect us all back to the continent. Traditionally we have chartered planes and taken people to the continent. We believe now that the bridge goes both ways. We\'ve been trying to get the bridge across to the continent but now with brilliant young people, there\'s so many people coming back and forth.
The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation Africa Policy Forum: a Vision for the 21st Century to be held in Atlanta in September, aims to help build a U.S.-Africa dialogue based on mutual respect and mutual benefit. It will encompass cultural discourse as well as talks on business and national security issues. Hope Masters, CEO of the Sullivan Foundation, spoke with Saratu Abiola and Carine Umuhumuza of allAfrica.com about what informed her approach to the conference, and what she would like to see in the future regarding U.S.-Africa relations.How does the conference tie in to what the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation is trying to achieve?Our overarching purpose is to build a bridge, to make the connection between African Americans, in particular, but really people of the African Diaspora in general, to connect us all back to the continent. Traditionally we have chartered planes and taken people to the continent. We believe now that the bridge goes both ways. We\'ve been trying to get the bridge across to the continent but now with brilliant young people, there\'s so many people coming back and forth.
Africa: Obama Team \'Actively Engaged\' to Promote Progress, Carson Says Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:08:35 GMT
President Barack Obama will host some 120 African youth leaders from 40 African nations in Washington next week, part of a commemoration of 50 years of independence for 17 countries. The President\'s Forum is intended "to deepen and broaden our understanding of the trajectories of African societies, and to reflect on how the next generation are building their communities\' and their nations\' futures – just as their predecessors did in the era of independence from colonial rule," the White House said in a statement.
President Barack Obama will host some 120 African youth leaders from 40 African nations in Washington next week, part of a commemoration of 50 years of independence for 17 countries. The President\'s Forum is intended "to deepen and broaden our understanding of the trajectories of African societies, and to reflect on how the next generation are building their communities\' and their nations\' futures – just as their predecessors did in the era of independence from colonial rule," the White House said in a statement.
Zimbabwe: Party Leaders Claim New Progress Made on Political Agreement Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:46:33 GMT
The country\'s three political leaders are reported to have agreed to drop several outstanding issues, which have been crippling the coalition government, and to focus on only three related to senior appointments.
The country\'s three political leaders are reported to have agreed to drop several outstanding issues, which have been crippling the coalition government, and to focus on only three related to senior appointments.
Sudan: Security Council Extends Darfur Peacekeepers\' Mandate Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:20:10 GMT
The Security Council today voted to extend by another year the mandate of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur, where violence once again rocked a large camp for people uprooted by the conflict in the war-ravaged Sudanese region.
The Security Council today voted to extend by another year the mandate of the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur, where violence once again rocked a large camp for people uprooted by the conflict in the war-ravaged Sudanese region.
Congo-Kinshasa: Clashes in East Uproot Nearly 90,000 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:44:14 GMT
Local authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are reporting that almost 90,000 people have been uprooted from their homes following recent military operations in the region, the United Nations humanitarian arm said today.
Local authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are reporting that almost 90,000 people have been uprooted from their homes following recent military operations in the region, the United Nations humanitarian arm said today.
Kenya: New Constitution Divides Nation Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:49:44 GMT
Less than three years after a closely fought presidential election plunged Kenya into widespread violence and displaced thousands, the country is bracing itself for another crucial and equally divisive ballot, this time on a new constitution.
Less than three years after a closely fought presidential election plunged Kenya into widespread violence and displaced thousands, the country is bracing itself for another crucial and equally divisive ballot, this time on a new constitution.
Liberia: World Bank Gives U.S.$63 Million Grant Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:38:19 GMT
The World Bank has provided US63 million (Sixty Three Million United States Dollars) grant to the government of Liberia for the implementation of Employment and skills projects in the country.
The World Bank has provided US63 million (Sixty Three Million United States Dollars) grant to the government of Liberia for the implementation of Employment and skills projects in the country.
Zimbabwe: \'Impunity-Riddled,\' in Spite of Govt - Report Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:46:34 GMT
A number of international legal organizations have warned that the current dire state of the legal and justice system in \'impunity riddled Zimbabwe\' has continued to decline, despite the formation of the coalition government.
A number of international legal organizations have warned that the current dire state of the legal and justice system in \'impunity riddled Zimbabwe\' has continued to decline, despite the formation of the coalition government.
Malawi: Innovative Campaigning by Women Candidates Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:28:49 GMT
You will find Beauty Kasonda on her campaign trail at funerals, weddings, church functions or just about any local gathering in her community. Kasonda does not have the sort of funding her male counterparts have for campaigning in the country\'s November 2010 elections but she is not letting that stop her.
You will find Beauty Kasonda on her campaign trail at funerals, weddings, church functions or just about any local gathering in her community. Kasonda does not have the sort of funding her male counterparts have for campaigning in the country\'s November 2010 elections but she is not letting that stop her.
Kenya: Reform Cleric Slams Church in Constitution Row Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:27:00 GMT
With just five days to Kenya\'s landmark referendum on a new constitution, the country\'s most well-known reform cleric Reverend Timothy Njoya, attacks Christian Church leaders for campaigning against the draft constitution in the vote next Wednesday.
With just five days to Kenya\'s landmark referendum on a new constitution, the country\'s most well-known reform cleric Reverend Timothy Njoya, attacks Christian Church leaders for campaigning against the draft constitution in the vote next Wednesday.
Southern Africa: U.S. Congress Considers New Law on Zimbabwe Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:30:12 GMT
Africa Action, the oldest human rights organization focused exclusively on Africa, celebrates the introduction of the Zimbabwe Renewal Act of 2010 (H.R. 5971) in the House of Representatives.
Africa Action, the oldest human rights organization focused exclusively on Africa, celebrates the introduction of the Zimbabwe Renewal Act of 2010 (H.R. 5971) in the House of Representatives.
Somalia: UN Refugee Agency Calls on Saudi Arabia to Stop Deporting Somalis Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:45:23 GMT
The United Nations refugee agency today called on Saudi Arabia to halt deportations of Somali refugees and asylum-seekers to the conflict-stricken capital, Mogadishu, where dozens of civilians were killed in escalating clashes this week.
The United Nations refugee agency today called on Saudi Arabia to halt deportations of Somali refugees and asylum-seekers to the conflict-stricken capital, Mogadishu, where dozens of civilians were killed in escalating clashes this week.
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