Rosa Whitaker on Renewing U.S.–Africa Trade Ties After AGOA’s Expiration

by admin | Oct 17, 2025 | Featured Insights, News, Thought Leadership

In a recent feature by Oliver Ward on Agri-Pulse, Rosa Whitaker, President and CEO of The Whitaker Group, discussed the importance of renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) following its expiration at the end of September. As one of the architects of...

Rosa Whitaker Interview: What’s Next for U.S.–Africa Trade After AGOA

by admin | Oct 17, 2025 | Featured Insights, News, Thought Leadership

In a recent interview with Germany’s Table.Media, Rosa Whitaker, President and CEO of the Whitaker Group, shared her perspective on the future of U.S.–Africa trade relations following the expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Rosa Whitaker, a...

AGOA Expires Today: A Personal Reflection and The Way Forward

by admin | Sep 30, 2025 | Blog, Featured Insights, News, Thought Leadership

Nearly 30 years ago, five of us — bipartisan Congressional staffers on Capitol Hill — joined forces with five African leaders, including officials of the African Union and even a few Heads of State. We locked ourselves into the granular trade details, often late into...

How to stabilize a region, gain a friend, and combat China: Partner with Africa

by admin | Jun 23, 2025 | Featured Insights, Thought Leadership

The world is still watching to see if President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can come to an agreement over a mineral deal, which is seemingly losing momentum. This precious natural resource is seen as one of the key components to brokering...

Has Africa’s Clean Energy Revolution Arrived?

by admin | Dec 14, 2022 | Featured Insights, Thought Leadership

Originally published on National Interest African governments have made it clear that they wish to be active participants in the clean energy revolution. The United States should support the continent’s efforts beyond rhetoric. Before gathering for...