In the last blog entry, I talked to Ambassador Vicki Huddleston who suggested that America should focus on training and supporting African forces so they can battle extremists in the Sahel. In the wake of the Boston bombings, questions have arisen about immigration and the process of assimilation in the United States. We’re all trying to … Continue reading »
The French took the plunge and began attacking Islamist militant groups in Mali this week after regional leaders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hesitated for months. The instability in northern Mali dates back nearly a year and yet, until now, no agreement on a foreign intervention strategy could be reached. That stands … Continue reading »
The Tampa Port Authority will host an event presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce with the aim of promoting business relationship between the U.S. and Africa. Terence McCulley, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, and Rebecca Armand, Senior Commercial Officer for the U.S. Mission to Nigeria, will speak. Taking the continent’s growth into account, the department pointed out … Continue reading »
Miss Africa Mizzou Pageant 2010 organized by the African Student Association. An interview with the Miss Africa Mizzou 2010 contestants and the president of the African Students Association at the University of Missouri. Africa Talks welcomes feedback and questions about content on the blog. If you have questions or recommendations for future content, please contact: africatalksblog@gmail.com Continue reading »
