Bureau of African Affairs

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.

“...this Administration takes the persecution of Christians in Nigeria seriously, and we will continue using every diplomatic tool available – from the [Country of Particular Concern] designation to targeted security cooperation – to protect Christians and hold perpetrators accountable.” - Frank W. Garcia, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs

Watch live: "One Year Later: Assessing Nigeria's Efforts to protect Christians and Secure the Middle Belt"

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.