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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Namibian President Hage Geingob

President Geingob was a fearless leader, fighting for independence, overseeing the drafting of the new nation’s constitution, and serving his country twice as prime minister and finally as president

Jill and I offer our deepest condolences to First Lady Monica Geingos and the rest of the Namibian people on the loss of President Hage Geingob. President Geingob was a fearless leader, fighting for independence, overseeing the drafting of the new nation’s constitution, and serving his country twice as prime…

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President Biden Announces the Inaugural Members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States

The African Diaspora in the United States, a rich and diverse community of African Americans and African immigrants, is foundational to our 21st century partnership with Africa

Today, President Biden is announcing the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The establishment of this Council was a significant commitment announced by Vice President Harris on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, aimed at enhancing…

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Vice President Harris Announces Initiatives to Strengthen United States (US) Partnership with Ghana and Promote Regional Security

The United States supports the holistic approach being taken by Ghana, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, and Togo to address threats of violent extremism and instability, combining security, development, and peacebuilding

The United States and Ghana enjoy a strong bilateral relationship based on deep historical, cultural, and economic ties, as well as shared democratic values. The United States and Ghana partner closely to solve common challenges, in West Africa and globally, and the United States is committed to strengthening that partnership.…

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Africa Leaders Summit: Strengthening Partnerships to Meet Shared Priorities

The Biden-Harris Administration plans to invest at least $55 billion in Africa over the next three years, working closely with Congress

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, from December 13-15 in Washington DC, highlighted the U.S. commitment to expanding and deepening our partnership with African countries, institutions, and people.  Our world is quickly changing, and U.S. engagement in Africa must evolve accordingly.  African leadership and contributions are essential to addressing today’s pressing challenges…

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United States (U.S.)-Africa Leaders Summit: Joint Statement on Food Security

This strategic framework will reference and build on existing bilateral, regional, multilateral, non-governmental, and philanthropic efforts to advance food security

The African Union and the United States reaffirm their shared commitment to realizing African food security by establishing a strategic partnership to guide and accelerate their work. This strategic framework will reference and build on existing bilateral, regional, multilateral, non-governmental, and philanthropic efforts to advance food security and will leverage…

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United States (U.S.)-Africa Partnership in Promoting Peace, Security, and Democratic Governance

The Civil Society Forum, with over 200 participants from a diverse range of civil society organizations, provided a platform to discuss opportunities to increase representation of marginalized voices

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. reaffirmed that African leadership is critical to confronting today’s defining global peace, security, and democratic governance challenges.  In the Peace, Security, and Governance Forum, Secretary of Defense Austin, Secretary of State Blinken, USAID Administrator Power explored innovative, locally led, inter-ministerial, and multi-sectoral approaches…

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United States (U.S.)-Africa Partnerships in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

At the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Vice President Kamala Harris announced new commitments to advance women’s economic participation in Africa

Promoting gender equity and equality is a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in Africa and around the world. Advancing the status of women and girls is not only a matter of human rights, justice, and fairness—it is also a strategic imperative that reduces poverty and promotes sustainable economic growth, increases…

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United States: New Initiative on Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA)

Africa’s digital ecosystem offers massive potential to spur economic recovery, promote opportunity, advance social equality and gender equality, and create jobs

At the U.S.-Africa Business Forum on December 14 in Washington, DC, as part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden announced the launch of a new Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative.  A signature initiative of the Biden-Harris Administration, DTA will expand digital access and literacy and strengthen digital enabling…

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United States (U.S.)-Africa Partnership in Health Cooperation

U.S. investments and partnerships on health in Africa have saved millions of lives, strengthened health systems, and made Africa and the world better prepared for current and future health security threats

The United States Government is proud to work in partnership with governments and institutions in Africa, including the African Union (AU) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), to advance shared public health goals.  As we continue to work to end the acute phase of the COVID-19…

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United States (U.S.)-Africa Partnership in Supporting Conservation, Climate Adaptation and a Just Energy Transition

The Biden-Harris Administration has invested $193 million to support Power Africa and plans to provide another $100 million in FY 2023

During the U.S.-African Leaders Summit, held December 13-15 in Washington DC, the United States affirmed and expanded its enduring partnerships with African governments, the private sector, civil society, and philanthropic actors in recognition of the pivotal role African governments, institutions, and peoples will play in addressing one of the greatest…