Photo of leaders taking part in the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC on December 15, 2022.
U.S.-Africa Summit Concludes with Focus on Agenda 2063 and Food
The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit closed on Day 3 (December 15, 2022) with high-level discussions among leaders with the theme 'Partnering on Agenda 2063', the African Union's strategic vision for the continent. The concluding session, with President Joe Biden, focused on food security and food systems resilience.
Heading the delegations from 49 African countries at the three-day official event were 36 African presidents, nine prime ministers and four foreign ministers, according to a list the White House provided to AllAfrica. The administration has commited U.S.$55 billion to Africa "over the course of the next three years across a wide range of sectors to tackle the core challenges of our time," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced in a White House briefing.
Biden told the leaders to expect high-level vists in 2023, including First Lady Jill Biden. He hinted he will also visit the continent - for the first time as president. At the Business Forum, hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Corporate Council on Africa, in partnership with the Prosper Africa initiative, he announced U.S.$15 billion in two-way trade and investment commitments, deals, and partnerships that advance key priorities, including sustainable energy, health systems, agribusiness, digital connectivity, infrastructure, and finance.
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Brookings, 23 December 2022
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Congo-Brazzaville: President Hopeful After U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
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Africa: President Joe Biden Says U.S. is 'All In' on Africa's Future
DW, 15 December 2022
The US unveiled $55 billion worth of investments, trade deals and aid at a summit of African leaders. It comes after China dominated foreign investment on the continent for years. Read more »
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Africa: U.S.-Africa Summit Ends With Billion-Dollar Pledges, Hints of Biden Visit
VOA, 15 December 2022
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White House, 16 December 2022
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much for what has been, from our perspective, a very good conference so far. And we’re about at the end. You must be still… Read more »
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Africa: Bringing African Universities into the U.S.-Africa Partnership
Africa-US Forum, 19 December 2022
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Africa: U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit - Biden Selects 4 African Countries for New Partnerships
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White House, 15 December 2022
THE PRESIDENT: Well, good still morning, everyone. I — I realized last night, when our dinner ended and the entertainment ended, it was five o’clock in the… Read more »
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Africa: Why We Hosted 49 Delegations from Africa This Week - Blinken
State Department, 16 December 2022
This week, I joined President Joe Biden in inviting leaders from across the African continent to Washington, DC from December 13-15, 2022 for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.… Read more »
Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chair of the African Union Commission, speaking with U.S Secretary of State Tony Blinken at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
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FrontPageAfrica, 16 December 2022
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Africa: US-Africa Summit - The 3D approach
L'Express, 16 December 2022
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Africa: Vision Statement for the U.S.-Africa Partnership
White House, 15 December 2022
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White House, 16 December 2022
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome. It is my great honor to convene this group. Read more »
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Africa: President Biden Names Ambassador Johnnie Carson Special Representaitve for Summit Implementation
White House, 16 December 2022
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Africa: FACT SHEET: U.S.- Africa Partnership to Promote Food Security and Resilient Food Systems
White House, 15 December 2022
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Africa: FACT SHEET: U.S.-Africa Partnership in Promoting Peace, Security, and Democratic Governance
White House, 15 December 2022
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