The Center for African International Relations advances dialogue, research, and partnership for a future shaped by peace, prosperity, and shared global values.
Five thematic units translate that vision into research, convenings, and partnerships on the ground.
See all programs →CAIR fosters strong, mutually beneficial relations between Africa and America while advancing peace, prosperity, and shared global values — through diplomatic engagement, trade promotion, research, leadership development, and cultural exchange.
Convening heads of mission, parliamentarians, and policy makers to strengthen democratic institutions.
Opening pathways for inclusive commerce and capital flows across African and American markets.
Supporting conflict prevention, post-conflict recovery, and regional stability across the Atlantic basin.
Advancing scholarly mobility, cultural understanding, and shared educational programs.
Producing independent, evidence-led analysis to inform decision makers and the public.
We promote engagement that strengthens African–American relations, enhances cooperation with allied nations, and creates pathways for sustainable development, democratic governance, and international collaboration.
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Thu, October 1, 2026 · 8:00 AM UTC
Abuja, Nigeria (venue TBA)
As Nigeria prepares for its next political milestone, the fundamental question facing its democratic ecosystem is clear: How do we translate civic participation…
“CAIR exists because the relationship between Africa and America deserves institutions, not just conversations — bodies that convene, research, and hold the work together long after the headlines move on.”
Kilimanjaro's peaks, Victoria Falls' spray, Zanzibar's coast, Marrakech's medina — not backdrops, but the living geography of the institutions, economies, and communities CAIR exists to serve.
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