Press Conference: Advocates Call for End of U.S. Support of African Tyrants

IPS’ Foreign Policy In Focus joins a diverse U.S. based activist coalition focusing on Africa is calling on U.S. leaders to cease their support and empowerment of brutal dictators across Africa. July 31 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm   A diverse U.S. based activist coalition focusing on Africa is calling on U.S. leaders to cease their support and empowerment of brutal… Read More

How to Roll Out the Red Carpet for Africa

BY JEFFREY SMITH Obama’s major summit with the continent’s leaders will only succeed if the White House eschews autocrats in favor of a new generation of democratic champions.    Over the next few weeks, there is going to be an awful lot of chatter about the current and future state of relations between the United States and Africa. That is because… Read More