Made in Africa Foundation Jesse Jackson gave a speech written by Made in Africa CEO Chris Cleverly, in front of the 53 African Heads of State and other dignitaries in attendance. The speech called for unity among African's and the diaspora, which was defined in the speech to include African Americans removed from the continent by slavery centuries earlier. A highlight of the speech can be seen in the Made in Africa Foundation film "The Tipping Point". Within the event Ozwald Boateng showcased his latest designs in a catwalk show, which featured Ghanaian footballer Michael Essien as one of the models. This conference was
2012 African Cross Country Championships medals. 2012 African Cross Country Championships The 2nd African Cross Country Championships was an international cross country running competition for African athletes which was held on 18 March 2012 in Cape Town's Keurboom Park in South Africa. Organised by the Confederation of African Athletics and Athletics South Africa, it was the first time that the competition represented that year's foremost event in the sport, as the IAAF World Cross Country Championships was not held. Twenty-one nations entered athletes into the event and 160 runners participated in the races. There were four championship races held at the event, featuring senior and