Africa at the Crossroads: Politics, Security, Development and Trade
Upcoming sessions
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December 04, 2025
National Capital Region (NCR) - Bisson Campus
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET)
English
December 11, 2025
National Capital Region (NCR) - Bisson Campus
9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET)
French
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Overview
Delivery method
Classroom
Duration
2 days
Audience
Employees
Other Government Department Employees
Description
The course will address some of the governance and security trends and rising economic opportunities across Africa, a diverse continent with increasing geopolitical importance. Canada has cultivated relationships in Africa for more than 5 decades to foster socio-economic development, enhance peace and security and promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Africa also has several emerging priority markets that offer broad commercial opportunities for Canada.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- describe political, trade and development trends in Africa
- explain how Canada and different African countries interact
- identify key topics of relevance to Canada and Africa
Notes: This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.
For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca
Legacy course code: 00017386
Additional upcoming sessions
| Date and Time | Session code | Location | Language | Available seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 04, 2025, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) | IA0140-EN-20251204 | National Capital Region (NCR) - Bisson Campus | English | 54 | Sign in to register |
| December 11, 2025, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) | IA0140-FR-20251211 | National Capital Region (NCR) - Bisson Campus | French | 54 | Sign in to register |
