Africa Center Events

The Africa Center convenes leaders in African business, politics, and security for dialogue with Washington’s key policymakers and analysts.

Previous events

Online Event Thu, February 19, 2026 • 9:30 am ET

Unlocking Africa’s single market: AfCFTA’s impact on business and investment
Africa Economy & Business
Public Event Thu, January 22, 2026 • 10:00 am ET

Navigating shifts in Africa’s post-election business environment
Africa Economy & Business Elections
Public Event Thu, December 4, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Beyond the game: The new frontiers of sports diplomacy
Africa Economy & Business Politics & Diplomacy Resilience & Society
Public Event Thu, September 11, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

Enhancing US tools to compete in growing global markets in Africa and beyond
Africa Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Online Event Wed, September 10, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

A strategic horizon: US, Turkey, and Africa
Africa Economy & Business Turkey
Online Event Mon, July 21, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

Atlantic piracy, current threats, and maritime governance in the Gulf of Guinea
Africa Civil Society Economy & Business North & West Africa
Public Event Thu, June 12, 2025 • 5:30 am ET

Beyond critical minerals: Capitalizing on the DRC’s vast opportunities
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Economy & Business Energy & Environment
Online Event Tue, June 10, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

Marine energy: Harnessing the power of the Atlantic
Africa Economy & Business Energy Markets & Governance Renewables & Advanced Energy
Public Event Thu, May 22, 2025 • 9:30 am ET

Africa Day 2025: Navigating aid, trade, and policy shifts
Africa Economy & Business Trade and tariffs United States and Canada
Public Event Fri, May 16, 2025 • 10:00 am ET

Critical minerals and the pathways to prosperity, peace, and security in the DRC
Africa Critical Minerals Democratic Republic of the Congo Economy & Business
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