Canada and sub-Saharan Africa

Canada's fundamental interest in sub-Saharan Africa is to help reverse the region's social and economic marginalisation from the rest of the world.

What's new

• Canada commends the Congolese citizens for their participation in, and commitment to, the democratic process (October 30, 2006)

• Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament eDiscussion, September 25 - December 1, 2006: Take part as a Canadian expatriate, or find out how your International University or College can participate.

• Higher learning in Ghana: A recent 8-month CIDA youth internship proved to be a moving experience of a whole other order (October 2006)

• Canada condemns bombing in Somalia (September 18, 2006)

Eyes Abroad

News, information and reports from our Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates in the region.

• Children in War: As a vulnerable population, children face extreme threats in situations of conflict. The UN Security Council calls for systematic monitoring and reporting. (July 2006)

• Senegal: Fighting urban poverty with green know-how
  (July 2006)