Biden addresses African business leaders

2 May 23 | Chamber News

Heads of State and Business leaders from the African Continent were welcomed to Washington DC and the White House as part of the US African Leaders Summit hosted by President Biden. The Summit demonstrated the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa, and underscored the importance of USA and Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.

President Biden told the summit he looked forward to working with African governments, civil society, diaspora communities across the United States, and the private sector to bring the vision to fruition.

SACCUSA president Neil Diamond said the summit buildt on shared values and sought to:

• Foster new economic engagement.
• Advance peace, security, and good governance.
• Reinforce commitment to democracy, human rights, and civil society.
• Work collaboratively to strengthen regional and global health security.
• Promote food security.
• Respond to the climate crisis.
• Amplify diaspora ties.
• Promote education and youth leadership.

Dragon boat race fun!

Dragon boat race fun!

It has become a tradition for Friends of South Africa (FoSA) Nashville to compete in the city’s annual Cumberland River Dragon boat races. This year FoSA entered two boats, The Vuvuzela Sharks and the Vuvuzela Sparks, with a total of 40 paddlers and two drummers dressed in our best zebra attire.

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Oh, what a night!

The recent USA4RSA gala event had all the ingredients of an unforgettable evening with stunningly dressed esteemed guests, the sounds of a top-notch Jazz band, rhythmic swing dancers on the dance floor and open hearts to contribute to a worthy cause.

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