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.
Explore our programs →“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.”
From the snows of Kilimanjaro to the medinas of Marrakech — the landscapes, cities, and cultures that shape every conversation.
The Unifiers Movement
GABA FoundationThu, October 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM UTC
Abuja, Nigeria (venue TBA)
From Votes to Value: Rebuilding Trust & Confidence to Get Our Democracy Right in 2027. Convened by The Unifiers Movement (TUM) in collaboration with CAIR.
Thu, September 24, 2026 – September 25, 2026
Lansing, Michigan · USA
Two days of dialogue with diplomats, scholars, and business leaders on trade, peace, and the next chapter of Africa–America cooperation.
Sat, July 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM UTC
Abuja, Nigeria
Practitioner-led conversation on unlocking cross-border supply chains under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
An assessment of the African Continental Free Trade Area's progress and the role of the diaspora in unlocking cross-border commerce.
Policy recommendations for channeling diaspora remittances into structured development financing.
CAIR's annual assessment of security dynamics across the Sahel and implications for regional stability.
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CAIR and The Unifiers Movement open registration for the October 2026 Democratic National Dialogue in Abuja.
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