Africa Outline
In 2013, delegates, constituents, and the youth from all over the world were being put together by The Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa in order to establish a strong comprehension of Africa and its vast histories and policies.
Underneath you will find some of the important functions and updates of Africa Society
Review of Kenya New Constitution and Election Update-February 26, 2013
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs
A discussion forum known as "Calling on the Kenyan Diaspora: Kenya Decision 2013- What Have You Done for Kenya's Tomorrow Today Campaign" was sponsored by The Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa, as well as U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs. African Affair's Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Donald Teitelbaum held the Forum, which carried out on Tuesday, February 26th at the Department of State.
The forthcoming Presidential Elections and the Kenyan Diaspora were the subjects of debate. The Kenyan Diaspora's role representatives are, or will play in the long run of Kenya. An opportunity to speak about Kenya's U.S. policy, and to learn exactly what Diaspora reps can and are doing to be able to promote a peaceful and affluent Kenya is precisely what this exchange provided..
The United States attempts to help Kenya establish "strong intuitions, not individuals", was outlined by Deputy Assistant Secretary Teitelbaum.According to Steve Walker who's the Directory of the Office of East Africa Affairs, voter education is a "key element for elections". Steve asked guests when it comes to voter/civic education was there any way the Diaspora can help. The progress the nation has made since the elections of 2007 due to the Kenyan government was applauded by Deputy Assistant Secretary Teitelbaum. There were participants who asked Kenyans to not resort to street violence, but turn to the courts instead to seek justice, but they expressed their optimism about a peaceful resolution.
Steve Walker, Director of East Africa Affairs, and Bernadette Paolo, President and CEO, of The Africa Society
Reception Honoring Ambassador Johnnie Carson-February 26, 2013
The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Ambassador is Johnnie Carson and The Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa organized a reception for him. Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee is congresswoman Karen Bass, and she was the events honorary host. Dignitaries like Members of Congress such as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Representative Ed Royce, along with Representatives Keith Ellison, Gregory Meeks, and Charlie Rangel packed the ceremony with remarks that were complimentary. Numerous African Ambassadors from the Diplomatic Corps, the Special Assistant to the President Johnny Isakson, and the Senior Director for African Affairs on the workforce for the National Security showed up at the affair. Later on Ambassador Johnnie Carson gave a speech to exhibit his appreciation and was presented with an achievement award.
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Johnnie Carson
Assistant Secretary Carson with Congressman Ed Royce, Chairman, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson with Grant T. Harris, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs
Congresswoman Karen Bass
Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson and Congresswoman Karen Bass with Representatives of the African Diplomatic Corps
Discussion with African Poets and Writers (Maaza Mengiste) - March 21, 2013
As part of long term relationship of the Conversation with African Writers and Poets program, The Africa and Middle Eastern Division of the Library of Congress worked with The Africa Society of the National Summit on Africa in hosting Ms. Maaza Mengiste who happens to be a native to Ethiopia and a writer. The Library of Congress, Middle Eastern Division reading room was where the function was held. Betrayal, loyalty, and the trials and tribulations of a father and 2 sons who are dealing with the results of the Ethiopian revolution is what Ms. Mengiste's brand-new book titled "Beneath the Lions Gaze" is centered on, which she read a number of excerpts from. Ms. Mengiste authored this book in order to share the true story of her family's awful predicament while the Ethiopian revolution was taking place throughout 1974. The brand new project that Ms. Mengiste had coming up was also discussed, which she revealed was a new book that allowed readers to see the views of Ethiopian women who actually experienced the revolution during the war..
Ms. Maaza Mengiste
Conversation with African Poets and Writers Series (Omekongo Dibinga)-April 2, 2013
Omekongo Dibinga is a Poet/Spoken word artist who was hosted by the Africa Society in conjunction with the Africa and Middle Eastern Division of the Library of Congress, which was a part of the Conversation with African Writers and Poets program. On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 the occasion was held at the Library of Congress. Mr. Dibinga spoke about his profession and initiatives he had launched into just after he did some spoken word pieces that he wrote himself. What he spent a little more time talking about was the conflict minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the way they're associated with the United States' cell phone utilization. One of Omekongo Dibinga's several published literatures is titled "Up stander's Guide to an Outstanding Life", which is his most recent one. Inside the book, Mr. Dibinga speaks about 7 steps that each and every activist needs to follow to achieve greatness.
Mr. Omekongo Dibinga
Americas-Africa Business Forum: New Commercial Partnerships for Economic Growth-April 16, 2013
The Organization of American States (OAS), along with the government of Trinidad and Tobago, organized the "Americas-Africa Business Forum: New Commercial Partnership for Economic Growth," on April 18, in Washington, DC.
The Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, Albert Ramdin; the Secretary General of the Common Market for Southern and Eastern Africa, Sindoso Ngwenya, and the Secretary General of the OAS, Jos© Miguel Insulza inaugurated the event. African and American diplomats, officials, and entrepreneurs were present, and some of them included the Prime Minister of Haiti, Laurent Lamothe; the Minister of Finance of Panama, Frank De Lima; the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar; the Minister of Finance of Mozambique, Manuel Chang.
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the Secretary General of the OAS, Jos© Miguel Insulza
Africa Society's Ambassador Andrew Young Lecture Series Paid tribute to Chinua Achebe, Featuring Professor Ali Mazrui on April 25, 2013 at the Embassy of Federal Republic of Nigeria
Professor Ali Mazrui is a well-liked African writer who memorialized the late Chinua Achebe, who is actually the most well liked of all African writers, on Thursday on April 25th, in Washington, DC at the Embassy of Federal Republic of Nigeria. His Excellency Dr. Adebowale Adefuye, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Director, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art also spoke about the huge contribution made by the Nigerian-born Chinua Achebe.
On behalf of the Board of Directors remarks were given by Dr. Leroy P. Gross, M.D, M.P.H., President and CEO of Inomed Inc., and Africa Society Board Member. The Mistress of Ceremony was Bernadette B. Paolo, Esq., CEO & President of the Africa Society. Ms. Anna Mwalagho (a Kenya born novelist and poet) was also a part of the tribute, which Chevron sponsored..
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