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What does "America First, But Not Alone" look like for Africa? 🇺🇸🌍Clear the desk—we're taking our day-one questions on the road. 🚘 Join Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia as he maps out the future of U.S.-Africa relations through some of the places that inspire him across Washington D.C.
🏢 The Office: What are your top priorities as the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Africa Affairs?
🏛️ Lincoln Memorial: What excites you most about your new role as the Assistant Secretary?
🌍 National Mall: What "America First, But Not Alone" means?
🎨 Smithsonian National Museum of African Art: What's been your most memorable experiences in Africa?
☕ Ethiopian coffee making: What has been your experience in and with Africa?
Come along for the journey.
The United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo met in Paris yesterday for the second meeting of the Joint Steering Committee of the U.S.-DRC Strategic Partnership Agreement. The Committee recognized important milestones, including the signing of the concession agreement for the Lobito Corridor, and explored investment opportunities for U.S. companies in the mining, processing, and energy sectors. We look forward to turning the Strategic Partnership Agreement’s commitments into lasting investments that create jobs, strengthen supply chains, and bring shared prosperity to the American and Congolese peoples.
Welcome to Abidjan, Senior Advisor Sean Carver! 🇺🇸🇨🇮 The United States and Côte d’Ivoire are expanding trade and investment through private sector-led growth. During his visit, the State Department Bureau of African Affairs Senior Advisor will meet with Ivoirian leaders and visit U.S. companies to strengthen commercial ties that benefit both our countries.
Bienvenue à Abidjan, Sean Carver, haut conseiller ! 🇺🇸🇨🇮 Les États-Unis et la Côte d’Ivoire développent leurs échanges commerciaux et leurs investissements grâce à une croissance portée par le secteur privé. Au cours de sa visite, le haut conseiller du Bureau des affaires africaines du Département d’État américain rencontrera des dirigeants ivoiriens et visitera des entreprises américaines afin de renforcer les relations commerciales au bénéfice de nos deux pays.
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The United States is deeply concerned about recent reports of targeted killings of civilians in Arsi zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia. The United States condemns religious, ethnic, or political motivated violence. Such horrific attacks against any group must stop. As we seek to understand this tragedy, the United States urges against characterizations that could deepen division. The United States calls on the government of Ethiopia to investigate and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The United States condemns the recent October 23 attack in Taraba State, where assailants killed at least 62 Nigerians, including children. We extend our condolences to the victims and their families, who deserve justice and the right to live safely, freely, and peacefully. We call on Nigeria to hold accountable those responsible and to protect its citizens.
From October 20 to 22, the United States convened military planners from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda @Marshall_Center in Garmisch, Germany, for the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) Operations Order Conference. The African Union, Qatar, and U.S. interagency partners joined the delegations as they addressed the security obligations at the core of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity. Thanks to @USAfricaCommand and @AfricaACSS for helping guide the participants towards a successful outcome.
The delegations followed through on a commitment they made at the sixth JSCM meeting in August, working to finalize a draft Operations Order for approval. The order will guide the neutralization of the FDLR by the DRC and the disengagement of forces and lifting of defensive measures by Rwanda. We welcome their constructive engagement as they work toward achieving lasting peace and shared prosperity under the Washington Accords.
Assistant Secretary Garcia met with European Union Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė (@EUAmbUS) to discuss our ongoing cooperation on peace, security, and economic growth in Africa.
The United States welcomes the recent meeting in Dakar between the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and ECOWAS as a first, high-level public step toward cooperation between the two blocs. We support dialogue led by our regional partners to foster long-term stability and burden-sharing engagements in West Africa.
American company Anzana Electric has signed a $1.4 billion public-private partnership with the Government of Burundi to transform the country's electricity grid, the largest investment in Burundi's history. Over the next several years, the agreement will raise the electrification rate from 12 percent to 70 percent, bringing reliable power to millions of Burundians for the first time. A modern grid will open the door to a new wave of U.S. private-sector investment and strengthen U.S. supply chains, including in mining and agro-processing. Building it will put thousands of Burundians to work, proving what partnership with American business can deliver for both our countries.
The U.S. and Zambia have signed a 5-year health cooperation memorandum of understanding: $1.5B in planned U.S. assistance + $975M in new Zambian health spending. It's a partnership built around stronger accountability and a clear path toward self-reliance. Along with September's U.S.-funded lenacapavir delivery, the America First Global Health Strategy is delivering for both nations.
Assistant Secretary Garcia met with Burundian Ambassador @BoscoBarege1 to advance U.S.-Burundi cooperation on regional peace and economic partnership. They discussed the importance of the Washington Accords to bring lasting stability to the Great Lakes region. That stability will unlock new investment, particularly in critical minerals, where Burundi is a vital partner in building secure, transparent supply chains. Deepening U.S. commercial ties with Burundi will strengthen those supply chains and bring greater prosperity to both our nations. @BurundiEmbUSA
In a meeting with Rwandan Ambassador @AmbMukantabana, Assistant Secretary Garcia stressed that Rwanda must uphold its obligations under the Washington Accords, including ending all support to M23 and withdrawing its forces from the DRC. Full implementation is the foundation for lasting peace in the Great Lakes region and will open the door to new investment and deeper economic ties that bring mutual prosperity.
The United States welcomes this latest milestone in our commercial partnership with Guinea. We commend Wabtec and CTG for a partnership that brings American innovation to one of Africa's most important infrastructure projects, supporting American manufacturing jobs and building the skills of Guinea's workforce. The United States remains committed to commercial partnerships that deliver high-quality results and advance prosperity for both our nations.
🇺🇸🇬🇳 Les relations commerciales entre les États-Unis et la Guinée ne cessent de se renforcer !
Le 21 septembre à New York, la Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG) et la société américaine de technologie ferroviaire Wabtec ont signé un accord d’une valeur de plus de 700 millions de dollars portant sur la fourniture de services de maintenance et d’assistance technique pour la nouvelle flotte de locomotives de la CTG desservant le corridor de Simandou.
L'accord a été signé par Sameer Gaur, président de Global Freight Services chez Wabtec, et Mamoudou Nagnalen Barry, président de la CTG. William Kimmitt, sous-secrétaire américain au Commerce chargé du commerce international, et Bouna Sylla, ministre guinéen des Mines et de la Géologie, ont également assisté à la cérémonie de signature.
Cet accord, qui constitue le plus important contrat de services de Wabtec en Afrique, porte la valeur totale des locomotives et des services fournis par l’entreprise pour le projet Simandou à plus de 1,2 milliard de dollars, y compris le soutien au développement de la main-d’œuvre, à la formation professionnelle et aux partenariats avec des entreprises guinéennes.
#USenGuinée #Wabtec #TransGuinéen
Big news! @DeputySecState Landau signed a Critical Minerals Framework last week with Nigerian Minister of Solid Minerals Development Alake – a noteworthy first step to opening Nigeria’s growing critical minerals sector to U.S. investment.
The United States commends Nigeria's strong response to the latest attacks from Fulani militant groups. We will continue to work with the Nigerian government to protect Christians in the Middle Belt. We urge Nigeria to continue the momentum and defend the Barkin Ladi communities in particular.
Assistant Secretary Garcia met with Ambassador Dr. Édouard Bizimana, Foreign Minister of Burundi, on the margins of #UNGA81. Discussions focused on regional security, the Washington Accords, and deepening U.S.-Burundi cooperation on critical minerals investment and migration.
On the margins of #UNGA81, Assistant Secretary Garcia gave remarks at a roundtable of the U.S.-AU Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group. Together, we're working to advance high-quality infrastructure projects that align with U.S. and @_AfricanUnion strategic priorities as well as U.S. private sector interest.
Assistant Secretary Garcia met with Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra @FA_Touadera on the margins of #UNGA81. They discussed CAR's strong partnership on security cooperation and growing U.S. commercial ties.
Assistant Secretary Garcia had a productive meeting with Madagascar Interim President Michael Randrianirina. They discussed opportunities to increase U.S. investment in Madagascar and shared efforts to promote maritime security. #UNGA81
