Chairman Royce to Convene Africa Hearing – Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

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Chairman Royce to Convene Africa Hearing – Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

The following press release was published by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on May 17, 2017. It is reproduced in full below.

Washington, D.C. - Tomorrow at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing entitled “U.S. Interests in Africa."

Chairman Royce on the hearing: “As a former chairman of the Africa subcommittee, I know a stable and prosperous Africa benefits us all. That is why I have long worked to strengthen U.S. ties with African countries - advancing policies that promote good governance and help lift people out of poverty. From security threats to economic opportunities, the United States has a number of strategic interests throughout Africa. This hearing will allow members to discuss policies that have been successful and what more can be done to strengthen important relationships all through the continent."

What.

Hearing: U.S. Interests in Africa

When.

10 a.m. on Thursday, May 18

Where.

2172 Rayburn House Office Building

Witnesses.

General William E. Ward, USA, Retired

President and Chief Operating Officer

SENTEL Corporation

(Former Commander, U.S. Africa Command)

Mr. Bryan Christy

Explorer and Investigative Reporter

National Geographic Society

Mr. Anthony Carroll

Adjunct Professor

School of Advanced International Studies

Johns Hopkins University

The Honorable Reuben E. Brigety II

Dean

Elliott School of International Affairs

The George Washington University

(Former U.S. Representative to the African Union, U.S. Department of State)

***See www.foreignaffairs.house.gov for updates.

***Coverage note: All Foreign Affairs Committee proceedings are webcast live at www.foreignaffairs.house.gov/live-video-feed.

Source: House Committee on Foreign Affairs

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