News and current events

Stay up to date with key updates and opportunities from across the African Diaspora.

A federal judge has agreed to extend a temporary restraining order blocking deployment of the National Guard in the Chicago area indefinitely. Weeks later the issue is still being deliberate in courts yet a cautious Supreme Court Signals that this will not be a strong victory for President Trump

Mali Hosts First Turkish Defense and Security Exhibition, Strengthening Strategic Ties with Ankara

Mali has become the new showcase for Turkish defence technology in Africa as it hosts BAMEX 2025, the country’s first International Defence and Security Exhibition, organised by Turkish companies. The event will take place from November 11 to 14, 2025, at the Bamako Exhibition Park.

United States Government shutdown May finally be nearing a conclusion. on Sunday Nov 9 Senators advanced a tentative deal that will fund the Gov though the end of January. This bill still must pass through the house which is expected to take a few days. We wll keep watch as it progresses.

Parts of the Caribbean are still reeling after a historic Category 5 hurricane made landfall in Jamaica. Residents experienced widespread flooding, and devastating loss of life. Power, communication, and transportation remain disrupted as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

Tune in to “State of the City” with Daren Muhammad a North American broadcast bringing truth to power and shining light on the issues shaping our community.

Creating Hope Like Our World Has Never Seen

Economics

Security

Education

Health & Wellness

Through partnerships and diaspora investment networks, IFBAA aims to support 1,000 Black-owned businesses and cooperatives across Africa and the Americas by 2030. Our initiatives are projected to generate over $10 million in new trade, investment, and community wealth, advancing true economic sovereignty for our people.

We are building a framework for community-based security training and institutional defense that will reach 200 personnel and civic leaders in its first phase. By supporting trained protectors of our cultural and economic spaces, IFBAA strengthens the foundation for safety, dignity, and self-governance across the diaspora.

IFBAA will expand access to education through scholarships, leadership training, and digital learning hubs connecting students in the America's and through ought Africa. Our goal is to reach 5,000 learners within five years cultivating a new generation of Pan-African thinkers, builders, and innovators.

By 2028, IFBAA’s wellness initiatives aim to engage over 10,000 participants through community health drives, therapy, and holistic healing programs. Our mission is to reduce stress, improve nutrition, and promote mental balance because a healthy people are the cornerstone of liberation.

Our people in need

Orphans and displaced youth

Where injustice has fractured our families and communities, IFBAA fosters renewal. We invest in cultural grounding, family unity, and mutual support systems that empower people of African descent to reclaim stability, identity, and shared purpose.

Across Africa and the diaspora, children without stable homes face systemic neglect. We invest in nurturing environments, education, and spiritual guidance to ensure every child inherits dignity, discipline, and direction.

The IFBAA stands with those whose lives have been disrupted by unjust systems of power. Our mission is to restore stability, dignity, and opportunity through reentry programs, legal advocacy, community security, and humanitarian aid

Victims of Modern persecution

and the war on drugs

Black entrepreneurs and the

African Economic Society

Elders and Wisdom Keepers

Cultural Defenders and Community Protectors.

We are rebuilding the economic foundations of our freedom by championing the African Economic Society and other economic empowerment networks that advance ownership, innovation, and sovereignty for African and diaspora entrepreneurs.

We honor the organizers, teachers, and spiritual leaders who carried the torch of liberation before us. Their sacrifices laid the foundation for today’s movements. IFBAA ensures their health, housing, and legacy are preserved.

From security forces protecting African institutions to grassroots guardians defending neighborhoods from violence and displacement, IFBAA stands beside those safeguarding Black life, culture, and sacred spaces.

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Justice above All

At the Thurgood Marshall Institute, a dedicated team of social science researchers and archivists carry forward the Legal Defense Fund’s legacy of building a multiracial democracy through social science research and public education materials that inform and advance racial justice legal advocacy in the areas of criminal justice, education equity, political participation and economic justice.

Join the global conversation

The African Economic Summit returns this November, building on the momentum and success of last year’s landmark gathering. The 2024 Summit brought together policymakers, innovators, and business leaders from across the continent to shape a new vision for African economic growth and cooperation. This year’s event expands that vision with more participating nations, broader industry representation, and a deeper focus on sustainable development, regional trade, and digital transformation.

ATIDI facilitates inward investment in Africa by providing insurance against trade and investment risks.

ATIDI continues to be the catalyst in trade and investments and the de facto business risk mitigation tool for Africa, contributing to the implementation of AfCFTA while at the same time supporting the recovery process of economies in the face of potential global economic recession in 2023 and beyond.

ATIDI celebrates 25 years of service

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Legacy of leadership

The IFBAA works within a growing ecosystem of visionary organizations committed to the liberation, security, and advancement of African people worldwide. Our network connects educators, entrepreneurs, faith leaders, healers, security professionals, and cultural institutions across the diaspora. Together, we are building bridges of cooperation allowing us to share resources, training, and strategies that will empower our communities from Atlanta to Accra. Below you’ll find a selection of partner organizations and allied initiatives. Each represents a vital thread in our global tapestry of self-determination and progress.

dialog and development

Continuing Garvey's Legacy

The International Fellowship of Black Americans and Africans honors the legacy of the Hon. Marcus Garvey and upholds his vision of global Black unity, self-determination, and nation-building. The IFBAA affirms the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) . This is the foundation of our shared mission.