After being selected as the chair of the African Union this year, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo set an ambitious agenda for 2021 — ranging from the promotion of African culture to peacebuilding to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. On July 20, USIP hosted a discussion with President Tshisekedi and Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights, that focused on a range of important issues confronting Africa, including strengthening democracy, human rights, economic growth, COVID vaccine availability and responding to peace and security challenges.
SpeakersFélix Antoine Tshilombo Tshisekedi President of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chair of the African Union @Presidence_RDC
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) U.S. Representative; Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights @RepKarenBass
Dr. Joseph Sany Vice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace @Josephsany1
Lise Grande, opening remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/africa-crossroads-conversation-drc-president-and-au-chair-felix-tshisekedi-and-rep-karen
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