Stay Connected:
The Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs is focused on the development and management of U.S. policy concerning the continent. There are four pillars that serve as the foundation of U.S. policy toward Africa.
1) Strengthening Democratic Institutions;
2) Supporting African economic growth and development;
3) Advancing Peace and Security;
4) Promoting Opportunity and Development.
Read more about the mission of the Bureau of African Affairs
here
.
Acting Assistant Secretary Yamamoto (Nov. 9):
"The stability of the DRC is a key Administration objective in Africa, given the DRC’s significant economic, geo-political and security-related importance. Free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections leading to a peaceful, democratic transfer of power are essential for the DRC’s and the region’s long-term stability and development."
Full Text»
Sept. 19:
Secretary Tillerson
released
the new President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
Strategy for Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control (2017-2020)
, which reaffirms U.S. support for HIV/AIDS efforts in more than 50 countries, ensuring access to services by all populations, including the most vulnerable and at-risk groups.
More»
Secretary Tillerson met with Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey on June 29 at the State Department.
More»
The State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs appointed Ambassador (ret.)
Laurence Wohlers
as
U.S. Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region of Africa
. Special Representative Wohlers works with envoys and representatives of partner countries and organization.
More»