Monday, May 01 2006. 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Women and Change in the Middle East. This conference will examine progress toward the empowerment of women in the Middle East and North Africa. The first panel will discuss the status of women in a select number of countries in the region, focusing on women’s rights and civil society, and examining developments in women’s political participation and legal rights. The second panel will focus on the experiences of women in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Tuesday, May 2, 2006. 9.30 am

Advocacy Network for Africa (ADNA) Monthly Meeting. 110 Maryland Avenue, N.E., Washington D.C., Suite 108. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions around the table. 2.Review of minutes of last meeting 3.Highlights of programs and Activities of members around the table 4.Plans for next meeting 5.Brief Presentation on Angola: Current Humanitarian Situation by: The Director of Humanitarian and Development Service Evangelical Reformed Church of Angola, IERA Sponsored by the International Response Program of Church World Service A light lunch will be served. Please attend. Contact: Mhizha Edmund Chifamba woa@igc.org

Tuesday, May 2, 2006. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Civil Strife in the Developing World: New Insights on Connections Among Environment, Demography, and Conflict. Featuring Colin Kahl, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota; and Council on Foreign Relations Fellow, Office of Stability Operations, Department of Defense and discussant Marvin Ott, Professor of National Security Policy, National War College. Environmental Change and Security Program and Africa Program, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, 5th Floor Conference Room. Live Webcast

Tuesday, May 02 2006. 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Foreign Aid and the Private Sector. With the Watson Institute for International Studies, Brown University. Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Tuesday, May 2, 2006. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Cabral/Truth Circle Film/Book Discussion on Africa and the African Diaspora. TransAfrica Forum. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street (at the corner of 14th and V Streets), NW, Washington, DC. Call 202.223.1960 Ext. 137

Wednesday, May 3, 2006 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Information Rights: An Informal Discussion of Information Rights Around The World. Nations around the world have increasingly been adopting laws on information. These include Freedom of Information Acts, Privacy Laws, Whistle-Blowing, and Protection of Journalists Sources. David Banisar will discuss his latest global research on these subjects. David Banisar is Director of the Freedom of Information Project of Privacy International in London and a Visiting Research Fellow at the School of Law, University of Leeds, UK.

Wednesday, May 03, 2006. 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Live Webcast / Elections, Security and Peacebuilding in the DRC: Challenges and Prospects. A discussion with Reverend Apollinaire Malu Malu, President of the DRC's Independent Electoral Commission. The event will be chaired by Herbert Weiss, Senior Policy Scholar at the Wilson Center. Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wednesday, May 03, 2006. 05:00 - 07:00 PM

“Economist Office Hours” at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Your remedy for too many numbers and too much rhetoric can be found at CEPR’s monthly “Economist Office Hours.” This is your opportunity to ask our all-star economists in-depth questions about the economic issues that have been keeping you awake. The sessions are held the first Wednesday of every month. The next office hours will be held by CEPR economists Mark Weisbrot and Heather Boushey. 1611 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009 Contact: chimienti@cepr.net

Thursday, May 4, 2006. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

"The Long and Winding Road to Democracy: Choices and Challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo's elections process". SAIS African Studies Program. Kenney Auditorium, Nitze Building,1740 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Apollinaire Malumalu, president of the Independent Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Donald Yamamoto, deputy assistant secretary of State with the Bureau of African Affairs, will discuss this topic. Members of the public should RSVP to Search for Common Ground, the event's co-host, at glpf@sfcg.org or 202.265.4300.

Thursday, May 4, 2006. 2:30 P.M.
Housing and Urbanization Issues in Africa. U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee - Hearings. 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Thursday, May 4, 2006. 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Blueprint for Action: A Future Worth Creating. Hudson Institute, Washington, D.C. Headquarters. Thomas P.M. Barnett, an adviser for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, will present his new book Blueprint for Action. In Blueprint for Action, Dr. Barnett explains how we could achieve a better future by exploring both long- and short-term pathways for governments, institutions, and individuals. Paying particular attention to crucial world regions, Dr. Barnett outlines the strategies we should pursue, the entities we can create, and the pitfalls we must overcome.

Thursday, May 4, 2006. 4:30 to 6 p.m.

"Endogenous Firm Heterogeneity and the Dynamics of Trade Liberalizations". SAIS International Economics Program. Nitze 508, 1740 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Philip McCalman, assistant professor of Economics at the University of California-Santa Cruz, will discuss this topic. For more information, contact Mine Senses at msenses@jhu.edu.

Friday, May 05, 2006, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Sudan Briefing: The Role of Women in Darfur’s Peace Process. A briefing with Safaa Elagib Adam, head of the Gender Experts Support Team to the Abuja talks and Suliman Baldo, Africa Program Director at the International Crisis Group. Amb. Hattie Babbit, Director of the Initiative for Inclusive Security will serve as moderator. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Friday, May 5, 2006. 7 PM - 9 PM

afrikafé International First Friday. Bossa Bistro & Lounge (Adams Morgan), 2463 18th St. NW, Washington, DC Cost: FREE; Complimentary Hors D' Oeuvres - Cash Bar Dress: Casual Contact: events@afrikafe.com; No need to RSVP. Details: Join us for our monthly social networking Friday, May 5 at Bossa Bistro & Loung for an entertaining evening of cocktails, appetizers and mingling with other international professionals over jazz and Latin music from the Americas, the Caribbean and Africa. Each month, we feature African talent - artists, (visual and performance) writers, poets, designers and more. The evening starts off with an extended cocktail "Meet & Greet" beginning at 7 PM. The artist features from 7:30 PM to 8 PM. Our International First Fridays provide an opportunity and an informal space for international professionals to meet and interact with each other. It is a time to kick back, enjoy great conversation, be entertained and have a great time. The atmosphere is informal; However, exchange of business cards is always encouraged. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Lola Akinmade was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Despite an affinity for art at a very early age, she ended up in a very technical field, adding an MSc in Information Systems to her resume. Technogeek by day, aspiring artist the rest of the time. Her work is characterized by bold, tropical colors and are mostly oil-based. According to the artist, oils provide that opaque, rich, and layered depth that allows her to communicate her personality on canvas. She is drawn to exhuberant colors because they demand your attention. International travel is her current muse and she paints the rest of the world through the tropical-colored eyes of an African. http://www.blue-socks.com

Monday, May 8, 2006. 7 p.m.

The Ethiopian Community Development Council's Inter-Immigrant Community Dialogue. Marriott Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The forum is free and open to the public and offers local immigrant communities the opportunity to congregate, network, and discuss shared concerns. The Dialogue is associated with ECDC's Twelfth National Conference, "African Refugees: The Faces Behind the Numbers", which will take place from May 8 through May 10. To register or view updated conference program visit http://www.ecdcinternational.org/newsevents/events.asp. For RSVP or questions, please contact Saba Berhane at 703-685-0510 or at saba.berhane@ecdcinternational.org

Tuesday, May 09, 2006. 10:00am

Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. United States Institute for Peace, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 1200 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Merck Breakfast Series. City Club-Franklin Square, Washington, DC. Speaker: TBA. The breakfast forums give our members an opportunity to meet with key policy makers in an informal setting to discuss issues relevant to strengthening commercial relations between the United States and Africa. Event Contact: Jacqueline Coker - jcoker@africacncl.org.

Thursday, May 11, 2006. 12:00 noon

The U.N. Exposed: How the United Nations Sabotages America's Security and Fails the World. Heritage Foundation

Thursday, 11 May, 2006. 2:00 - 4:00 pm

The Growth and Development Challenge What are the main drivers to fight poverty? Featuring: Jomo K.S., Assistant Secretary General for Economic Development, UN- DESA; Victor Tokman, Economic Advisor to the President of Chile; Danny Leipziger, Vice President and Head of Network, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management, World Bank; Mark Weisbrot, Co-Director, Center for Economic and Policy Research. The New York Office of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the Center for Economic and Policy Research will convene a discussion on growth and development in Washington, D.C. on May 11. This event will present the conclusions of the first session of a new annual dialogue on the theme “The Economic Development Challenge and the UN” taking place in New York the previous day. The policy dialogue will be organized in the context of an examination of major development issues, such as macroeconomic and industrialization policies, trade and international financial arrangements, institutional and structural transformation, financial markets and governance, and poverty and inequality. Venue: German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Ave, NW Washington, D.C.

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Celebrating African Motherhood. The only black tie soiree that honors the distinguished achievements of women of African Descent. Details: www.nenyeproductions.com/pdf. This event will be hosted by Oyiza Adaba of African Independent Television, and Angelique Shofar of Africa meets Africa on 89.3FM. We have confirmed the presence of the international media, P.G County representatives, African Society of the World Bank, and international leaders in the corporate, congressional, diplomatic, and social communities. Celebrating African Motherhood also raises awareness and funds for specific issues affecting African women. The 2006 issue is Obstetric Fistula; an injury of childbearing amongst underage women and our partnering Charities and guest speakers are the Fistula Foundation (www.fistulafoundation.org) & United Nations Populations Fund Association. To reserve tickets, please call us or buy them online at http://www.geoffreyolisa.com/nenyeflyer2.htm. Please note that group discounts are available. Proceeds will go to the above mentioned charity. Again, we would love you to come and support this initiative. Thank you in advance. FLYER: www.nenyeproductions.com/camflyer-final.html

Monday, May 15, 2006. 9:00-10:00 AM. 8:30 AM Registration

OECD: Where Immigrant Students Succeed - A Comparative Review of Performance and Engagement from PISA 2003. Presentation: Gayle Christensen Lead Author and Research Associate, Urban Institute. Capitol Hill Club, Private Dining Room 1 300 First Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. While the series is free of charge, space is limited. We ask you to please register by Thursday, May 11.

Monday, May 15, 2006. 9:00 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.

By Webcast - Immigration, Integration, and Identity: Managing Diverse Societies in Europe and the U.S. Hosted on Capitol Hill by the Embassy of the Republic of Austria to the United States on Behalf of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Member States; The Delegation of the European Commission in the United States; Center for Transatlantic Relations, The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University; American Consortium on European Union Studies, EU Center of Excellence Washington D.C.; and The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Tuesday, May 16, 2006. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Challenge of Building the National Museum of African American History and Culture. A Director's Forum with Lonnie Bunch, Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wednesday, May 17, 2006. 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

The EU's Democracy Promotion Dilemmas. Jacques Rupnik, Director of Research, Center for International Studies and Research at the Institute for Political Studies in Paris and currently Visiting Professor at the Department of Government, Harvard University. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Tuesday, May 18, 2006

Re-launching of The Africa Journal. Venue: TBA. Washington DC. The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host a press conference and networking event to re-launch The Africa Journal. The CCA will also use this opportunity to present CCA's objectives and events for the calendar year 2006. Event Contact: Kathleen Wells - kwells@africacncl.org

Tuesday, May 18, 2006. 10:00 a.m.
Hearing: Prospects for Peace in Darfur. Hearing Notice. The Honorable Henry J. Hyde, The Honorable Jendayi E. Frazer, The Honorable Lloyd O. Pierson. 2172 Rayburn House Office Building

Tuesday, May 18, 2006. 2:00 p.m.
Hearing: Nigeria's Struggle with Corruption. Hearing Notice. The Honorable Christopher H. Smith, Ms. Linda Thomas Greenfield, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, Mr. David Goldwyn, George B. N. Ayittey, Ph.D. 2172 Rayburn House Office Building. View Webcast Video

Friday, May 19, 2006. 6:30 pm – 11:00 PM

"Sights and Sounds of Malawi" - A cultural night and fundraising event. Malawi Washington Association. Includes Fashion Show, Music, Live Performances, Photography, Food, Silent Auction, Raffle, and more !. At the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 700 19th Street NW, Blue Level B-700. $30 per person ($25 for MWA members - Must by in advance for this price). *Includes Light meal & Cash bar. Proceeds will support micro-financing programs in Malawi. For More information and to RSVP Online, Go to: www.malawiwashington.org. This event is sponsored by IMF Community Relations Office, IMF Sub-Saharan African Group

Saturday, May 20, 2006

African PAC Board and Executive Leadership Workshop. APAC (African_PAC@yahoo.com). 1221 Caraway Court, Largo, Maryland 20774. GOALS: To strengthen decision making process of our immigrant leaders To understand the nuances of organizational & community leadership To enhance or cultivate rich & rewarding membership experience To help equip and empower a new breed of African leaders

10:30 - 11:00 am Registration / Seating of Guests 11:00 - 11:30 am Welcome & Introductions 11:30 - 12:00 pm Governance: Leadership vs. Management 12:00 - 12:30 pm Tax & Legal Impacts 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch Break / Professional Networking 1:30 - 2:00 pm Financial Management 2:00 - 2:30 pm Fundraising 2:30 - 3:00 pm Closing Remark & Next Steps. This APAC meeting has been provided free of charge due to the generous donation of our corporate supporters and individual donors. Materials presented in the workshop were derived from a variety of sources, as showed in the acknowledgements, where possible. Thank you, for your participation and continued support of APAC programs and services. Watch out for our other planned seminars, meetings, or workshops. Please be sure to fill out our evaluation form, and don't hesitate to inform us about other ways we can better serve you and the greater African immigrant and refugee community.

Saturday, May 20, 2006. 12 noon to 4pm

National Women's Health Week. Her Excellency, the wife of the Nigerian Ambassador, Mrs. Grace Obiozor, in conjunction with the African Women's Cancer Awareness Association would like to invite you to celebrate National Women's Health Week. Venue: Embassy of the Republic of Nigeria, 3519 International Court, N.W. Washington, DC 20008. Come enjoy entertainment featuring: Nigerian Opera Singer; Abiodun Koya, Soul Guitarist; KUKU African Dance The workout phenomenon Body by Corrine. Free Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screening. Free Cholesterol Check. Free Food and Snacks and Beverages! Bring your health concerns, and talk with our experienced Physicians. For More Information Call: Tel : (301) 565-0420 (240) 353-7545 (301) 905-8007 Fax: (301) 565-0430 Website: www.awcaa.org. E-mail: Ify Nwabukwu (ify@awcaa.org)

Monday, May 22, 2006. 12:00 - 2:00pm

Lesson's Learned and Good Practices: World Learning's USAID/CMM-funded African Peace and Development Initiative (APADI). Society for International Development - Washington, DC Chapter.

Monday, May 22, 2006

Dinner Honoring H.E. Jakaya Misho Kikwete, President of Tanzania. Venue: 923 16th and K Street, NW Washington DC. Event Contacts: Kathleen Wells [kwells@africacncl.org] 202-835-1117 202-263-3534

May 22-25, 2006

"Africa Week" Annual Celebration. The African Ambassadors accredited to the United States and based in the nation's capital, Washington, DC have announced under its newly created umbrella organization, Africa Diplomatic Corps (ADC), the launching of its "Africa Week" Annual Celebration. The "Africa Week" event will be held in Washington, DC under the joint patronage of the African Union current Chair, President Sassou Ngessou of the Republic of the Congo. The "Africa Week" of ADC will feature a "Meet the Press" event on Tuesday, May 23 (3 pm) at the National Press Club located at 14 th & F Street, NW., in Washington, DC with African Ambassadors and all International Media entities; a launch of ADC Lecture Series on Wednesday, May 24 (6pm) at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Corporate headquarters, located at 701 Penn. Avenue, NW. (4th Floor) in Washington, DC, with a panel discussion on "Energy". The lecture will be on the theme, "Africa: A Reliable Energy Source, Realizing Your Future Energy Needs". An Outreach Program in several high schools, colleges and universities has been planned for members of the Diplomatic Corps to visit these institutions with a view to exchanging views, ideas and knowledge about Africa and its 48 independent countries represented at the Diplomatic level in Washington DC. An Open House of African Embassies for Wednesday, May 24. And finally, the "Africa Week" celebration activities will be concluded with a Dinner Ball of some 800 guests and invitees of the Africa Diplomatic Corps including the participation of preeminent African and United States leaders.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006. 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

The First African Ambassadors’ Lecture Series presents: "Africa: A Reliable Energy Source ~ Realizing Your Future Energy Needs”. Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Corporate headquarters, 701 Penn. Avenue, NW. (4th Floor) in Washington, DC

Tuesday, May 23, 2006, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Reception: Global Environment Change and Human Security. Karen O’Brien, Global Environmental Change and Human Security Project; Andreas Rechkemmer, International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change; Richard Matthew, Schools of Social Ecology and Social Science, University of California, Irvine; Alexander López, Mesoamerican Center for Sustainable Development of the Dry Tropics; Oran Young, International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change. Woodrow Wilson Center

Wednesday, May 24, 2006. 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Buying Results: Contracting for Health Services in Developing Countries. Center for Global Development 1776 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC May 24, 2006

Wednesday, May 24, 2006. 6:30pm

2006 Annual Gala Dinner - Society for International Development-Washington, DC Chapter

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Africa Day

Thursday, May 25, 2006. 8:00am to 10:00am.

Globalization of HIV/AIDS: Policy Discussion on Trends and Challenges

Thursday, May 25, 2006. 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

Live Webcast: Human Rights Defenders on the Front Lines of Freedom. Gustavo Gallón (Colombia)—Director of the Colombian Commission of Jurists, Bogotá, Colombia; Saad Eddin Ibrahim (Egypt)—Chairman of the Board, Ibn Khaldun Center for Development Studies, Cairo, Egypt; Hina Jilani (Pakistan/UN)—United Nations Special Representative to the Secretary General on Human Rights Defenders; Dzmitry Markusheuski (Belarus)—Press Secretary of the Belarusian Helsinki Committee; Sima Samar (Afghanistan/UN)—United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Sudan and Chair of Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission. Woodrow Wilson Center, 6th floor, Joseph H. and Claire Flom Auditorium, Washington, DC

Thursday, May 25, 2006. 11:00 a.m.
Hearing: The World Hunger Crisis. Hearing Notice. The Honorable Christopher H. Smith, Mr. James T. Morris, The Honorable Michael E. Hess, The Honorable Tony P. Hall, Mr. Sean Callahan, Mr. Gabriel Laizer, Mr. Gawain Kripke. 2172 Rayburn House Office Building. View Webcast Video

Thursday, May 25, 2006. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tackling Health Care Corruption and Governance Woes in Developing Countries. Center for Global Development, 1776 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC

Friday, May 26, 2006. 10:00am to 1:00pm

Forum on the DRC: Transition, Elections and Peace Prospects. A panel of speakers will address the upcoming Congolese elections, particularly from the point of view of politics, human rights, security and women. The event will be held from 10am to 1pm, and photo ID is required for entry. This event is sponsored by the Congolese Congress of America, with the support of the Friends of the Congo and the Africa Faith and Justice Network. Trinity University, 125 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC. Contact: afjn@afjn.org 202-884-9780. http://www.afjn.org/events/upcoming/forum_on_d.r._congo.html

Friday, May 26, 2006. 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Young African Professionals (YAP) Networking. Club Five, 1214-B 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Hear two speakers share their experience, perspectives and ideas on fascinating topics: Learn from Ambassador Koby Koomson, Washington, DC Commission on African Affairs, on how the newly established Commission on African Affairs can benefit Africans living in the District as well create and forge strong business and cultural ties between the District of Columbia and countries in Africa. Listen to Derrick N. Ashong speak about how to use elements of popular culture, music, television, film and literature to present empowering images of people of Africa and the African Diaspora through the Sweet Mother Tour project. Like other YAP networking events, you can expect a good crowd and a stimulating atmosphere.

Friday, May 26, 2006. 7 - 9 PM

afrikafé Networking (Beer Tasting). Theme: CAMEROON, DRC, IVORY COAST & MALI. Speakers: TBA. JIN Lounge 2017 14th St. (U. St./Cardozo Metro), Washington, DC. FREE (but must RSVP). Dress: Casual. Join us for a delectable evening! Our beer expert, Jocelyn Nana of ACR Group Inc., has more than 10 years experience and is a top importer of African beers in the United States. He has traveled the continent extensively and will be bringing some of his best selections from Cameroon, the DRC, Ivory Coast and Mali.

May 26 – 27, 2006

The All-African Peoples Revolutionary Party Presents: African Liberation Day. Blackburn Center, Howard University, Washington, DC

Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 2:00p.m.- 4:00p.m.

"When Will We Ever Learn: Improving Lives through Impact Evaluation" Policy Recommendations from the CGD Evaluation Gap Working Group. Peter G. Peterson Conference Center, Institute for International Economics, 1750 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC

Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 2:00p.m.- 5:00p.m.

Migration, Economic Development and Urban Inclusion. Loren Landau: Director, Forced Migration Studies Program, University of Witwatersrand. Johannesburg, South Africa. and Discussants: Caroline Kihato: Development Bank of Southern Africa. Johannesburg, South Africa. Xolela Mangcu: University of Witwatersrand. Johannesburg, South Africa. Ananya Roy: Assistant Professor & Chair, Urban Studies Department of City & Regional Planning; Associate Dean of Academic Affairs International & Area Studies, University of California at Berkeley. Woodrow Wilson Center.

JUNE Event Listings

Thursday, June 1, 2006. 8:00 PM

"Darfur Diaries: Message from Home". Film Screening and Discussion with Filmmaker Adam Shapiro. Busboys and Poets, 14th and V Streets, NW, Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.darfurdiaries.org

June 7, 2006
Two Views on Global Development: Revive the Invisible Hand or Strengthen a "Society of States"? (Cato Institute)

June 8, 2006
Can Foreign Aid Help Win the War on Terror? (AEI)

June 23 - 25, 2006

3rd Annual Bill Sutherland Institute for Africa Advocates - The Challenge of Building People-Centered Economies in Africa. Kellogg Conference Center and Hotel, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC. For more information contact us via E-mail at africa@afsc.org or call (215) 241-7168.

Monday, June 26, 2006

Life Over Debt National Lobby Day. Join us in lobbying U.S. Congress on 100% debt cancellation and send a message that the G-8 Debt Cancellation Deal is inadequate.

JULY 21 to AUGUST 2, 2006

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PAN-AFRICAN REPARATIONS FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE, ACCRA, GHANA. www.ncobra-intl-affairs.org www.maafa.org