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African Leadership & Governance Rankings

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The Blair Commission for Africa: Commentaries & Critiques

Other Event Listings

 

Africa Action - Events Calendar

 

afrikafé - Events

 

Center for Global Development - Events

 

Corporate Council on Africa - Events Calendar

 

IFIwatchnet Calendar

 

InterAction - Events Calendar

 

International Finance Corporation - Calendar of Events

 

International Monetary Fund - News and Events

 

Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) - This Week's Events

 

Millennium Challenge Corporation - Events

 

Society for International Development - Washington, DC Chapter - Events

 

TransAfrica Forum - Main Events Calendar      Community Events

 

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars - Events

 

World Bank - Events Calendar

 

Young African Professionals Network - Events

 


Networking

 

AFFORD - The African Foundation for Development (UK)

 

The African Professionals / Experts / Intellectuals / Scholars Network

 

African Professionals Network (AfriPRO)

 

afrikafé Networking

 

EM-PATH Networking Group

 

Society for International Development - Workgroups & Roundtables

 

South African Network of Skills Abroad (SANSA)

 

TransAfrica Forum

 

Western Hemisphere African Diaspora Network

 

Young African Professionals (YAP) Network

 


ARIZTOS Magazine

 

EM-PATH Magazine


Africa Policy Journal (Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government)


African Vibes Magazine - A general-interest magazine that defines, reflects and celebrates Africa and Africans in the diaspora. In addition, it allows its readers to discover Africa and Africans, to experience Africa's rich culture, diversity, art, fashion, sports, wildlife, heritage, artists, tourism and more

 


 
Afropop Worldwide - Dedicated to African music and the music of the African Diaspora
 
 
 
 
 
 

blackprogress.net - The Black Progress Network


African Leadership & Progress Briefs

New Addressing Africa’s Humiliation: 'Brain Gain'/'Brain Circulation' Diaspora Networks for African Progress

New After the 2005 G8 and UN Summits: Independent, High-Impact Information Infrastructures and Networks for Transparency and Accountability in African Countries


Leadership & Governance Capacity Building in African Countries: Why and How Well-Off and Accomplished Africans, Especially "Brain Drain" Africans, Should Proactively Take Charge of Fostering African Progress


New The World Bank, Corruption, and Governance in Africa

 . Brain Drain, Brain Gain, Brain Circulation, Diaspora Africans, and Capacity Building in Africa

 . Africa & the G8 - 2005 G8 Summit - Reports, Commentaries, Analyses


Africa-related Events in the Washington, DC Metro Area

 

Policy . Politics . Business . Trade . Finance . Civil Society

Arts . Culture . Entertainment

African Restaurants & Clubs

 

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DECEMBER 2006

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See also event listings for: Policy . Politics . Business . Trade . Finance . Civil Society


Ongoing Events

 

Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of African Art    Calendar of Events

National Museum of Natural History - Calendar of Events


Sundays, 9:00 - 10:00 PM

Africa Meets Africa. WPFW 89.3 FM - Pacifica Radio, Washington, DC. Weekly radio magazine showcasing Africa and the Diaspora.


Wednesdays, 7:30PM.

Black Professional Dating Party. Bar Nun (Historic U St), 1326 U St. NW. Akinyele Bakari (RendezvousParty@gmail.com). A refreshing, exciting and fun way of meeting other African descendant singles interested in socializing or networking. At these exclusive cocktail-type parties we facilitate discussions and combine various interactive activities, which are simple but dynamic and engaging. For more information: www.rendezvousparty.com


Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:00pm

"On Africa" - WHUT-TV - TV32 (Howard University) - Schedules


Wednesdays, 10pm-2am: Open Mike Poetry Night. Harambe African Cafe. 1771 U St. NW, Washington, DC. 202-332-6435


Fridays & Saturdays: International Caribbean African Nite. Kili's Kafé & Lounge. 2009 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009


The following organizations' Events Pages provide listings of other events that may not be listed here:

 

Africa Action - Events Calendar

afrikafé - Events

IDOA Entertainment

National Geographic Live!

TransAfrica Forum - Community Events

Washington City Paper – Arts & Events

Washington Post – City Guide

WETA Radio 90.9 / WETA-TV 26 - Arts Calendar

Young African Professionals Network


 

DECEMBER 2006


December 7-11, 2006

afrikafe, TransAfrica Forum, AFI present the New African Films Festival with the generous support of BET J and Radio One


Saturday, December 7,  2006

Saturday nite Jazz in the Cave with Loide. Loide (lrjorge@hotmail.com). Loide (hailing from Mozambique and Guinea Bissau) Jazz vocals will be backed by Mark Foster (bass), Hope Udobi (keys), and Tosin "Teegroove" Aribisola (drums). At the Legendary Bohemian Caverns, U and 11th St. NW, DC. Show starts at 9p. Cost is $10. Get a taste of her sound at www.myspace.com/loidej. http://www.bohemiancaverns.com


Monday, December 11, 2006. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

10th Anniversary Party for Foreign Policy in Focus. Busboys and Poets (Bookstore), 2014 V Street, NW (corner of V and 14th) Washington, DC. Foreign Policy in Focus (a joint project of IPS and the International Relations Center) is celebrating ten strong years at Busboys & Poets. Refreshments will be served at this wonderful venue owned by IPS board member Andy Shallal. Featured speakers are Zia Mian and Ronald Walters. Entertainment provided by William D. Hartung, who in his spare time is a stand-up comedian, specializing in political humor. R.S.V.P. to saif@ips-dc.org.


Sunday, December 17, 2006. 9:30 - 11:30.

BUSBOYS & POETS  (Langston Room). Peace Cafe Film Screening: Sirak Sabahat plays the adult Schlomo in Live and Become. He was uniquely qualified for the role: Born in Ethiopia, Sirak's own migration to Israel is an amazing story of success and struggle - not just to survive, but to LIVE AND BECOME.


Saturday, December 30, 2006. 9:30pm - 4:00am.

The African High Life IV. IDOA Entertainment. Duke City Lounge, 1208 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009

 


Affrica Art Gallery

Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial

Moorland-Spingarn Research Center

Northampton Plantation Slave Quarters

Try African Yoga

Zawadi Gallery


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