Africa Forum to Focus on Expanded Trade, Economic Growth
AGOA Forum meets in Washington July 14-16

Washington -- When government leaders from sub-Saharan Africa meet in Washington July 14-16 at an annual economic forum, the focus will be on mobilizing private investment to expand trade and growth across the continent, say senior U.S. officials. (more)

Food Aid, Development Issues Figure Prominently in G8 Summit
G8 nations meet in Japan July 7-9

Washington -- The Group of Eight major economies will hold critical meetings with the leaders of seven African nations on the opening day of their three-day annual summit in Japan to address food aid and economic development assistance. (more)

Africa Needs Transportation Capacity Now, Experts Say
Infrastructure, competition, capacity would aid economic growth

Chicago -- No matter how good your product is, if you cannot transport it locally or internationally to market in a timely fashion, it will not sell.  That is why improved transportation capacity and infrastructure are so important to Africa’s long-term economic growth and development. (more)