Past Forums have covered topics like Evaluating the Progress of Education in Africa: Different Perspectives, hosted in partnership with Georgetown University and the World Cocoa Foundation. Democracy Threatened: The Legitimacy of Elections in Africa hosted in partnership with Howard University’s Ralph Bunch International Affairs Center, where most of the forum programs are held. 

Additional topics have included: “Côte d’Ivoire at Crossroads”;  “The War on Terrorism: Its Impact and Implications for Africa“;  “The U.S. and China: Vying for Africa’s Burgeoning Market“;  “Mali: Assessing How Best to Restore Security and Stability in this West African Nation“;  “The Bifurcation of the African Continent: Bridging the Divide between North and sub-Saharan Africa“;  “Zimbabwe: Post Election Crisis“; “Recent Development in Liberia“; “Agriculture: Key to Africa’s Growth“;  “The Dilemma of Famine and Drought: What is Africa’s Prescription for the Future“;  “Promoting Youth-Inclusive Policies for Growth“