Bureau of African Affairs

Official account of @statedept's Africa Bureau.
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[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

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.

[U.S. Embassy/Embaixada dos EUA em Moçambique @USEmbassyMoz]

During his first visit to Mozambique, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Christopher Kulukundis met President Daniel Chapo (@daniel_chapo24) at the American Chamber of Commerce booth in FACIM’s Tunduru International Pavilion.

Their exchange highlighted Mozambique’s strong economic potential and the opportunities to deepen commercial ties between the United States and Mozambique.

A/DAS Kulukundis emphasized the United States’ readiness to work side by side with Mozambican and American businesses to expand investment, strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and build practical partnerships that deliver lasting value and mutual prosperity.

#USMZ #EstamosJuntos #FACIM2026

[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

Assistant Secretary Garcia and AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf met today, reviewing progress on the U.S.-AU Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG) and discussing joint efforts on peace and security cooperation.

[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

Assistant Secretary Garcia was honored to join Dr. George Sinyangwe at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka to mark the arrival of Lenacapavir in Zambia. Delivering twice-yearly doses of Lenacapavir reflects the power of U.S. innovation and a shared commitment to health security in Zambia.

[U.S. Embassy Lusaka, Zambia @usembassyzambia]

American health care innovation is now in Zambia. @AsstSecStateAF joined Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Donor Coordination, Dr. George Sinyangwe at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka to mark the first U.S. government shipment of lenacapavir, a @GileadSciences HIV prevention medication requiring just two doses a year. Zambian health leaders Professor Lloyd Mulenga and Drs. Chimika Phiri and Mundia Mwitumwa briefed on the national PrEP program. The U.S.-Zambia partnership, delivering results.
Read the full press release here: https://t.co/UgTTdNC54o

[U.S. Embassy/Embaixada dos EUA em Moçambique @USEmbassyMoz]

Chargé d’Affaires Abigail L. Dressel welcomed U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary Eric Meyer to Mozambique to strengthen economic and financial dialogue between the United States and Mozambique.🇺🇸🇲🇿

During his visit, Deputy Assistant Secretary Meyer met with Minister of Finance Carla Loveira to discuss Mozambique’s economic outlook, current fiscal challenges, and the government’s priorities for strengthening macroeconomic stability and promoting sustainable growth.

The visit reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to partnering with Mozambique as it implements economic reforms that support greater stability, investment, and shared prosperity.

#USMZ #EstamosJuntos

[U.S. Embassy Lusaka, Zambia @usembassyzambia]

On Monday, @AsstSecStateAF Garcia sat down in Lusaka with Zambian entrepreneurs, investors, and private-sector leaders who are alumni of U.S. exchange programs including @YALINetwork and @ECAatState IVLP. The working lunch focused on expanding U.S.-Zambian trade and investment—access to finance, U.S. technology, and the commercial partnerships that help Zambian businesses scale.

That A/S Garcia made this conversation a priority during his visit says everything about how seriously the United States takes its role as Zambia's commercial partner.

[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

On the margins of Zambia's presidential inauguration, Assistant Secretary Garcia met with DRC Senate President Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde to advance shared priorities across Southern Africa — from regional peace and security to stronger health cooperation and unlocking the region's economic potential.

[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

Congratulations to President Hakainde Hichilema (@HHichilema) on his inauguration for a second term. Assistant Secretary Garcia was honored to attend the ceremony, celebrating this important moment and reaffirming the enduring friendship between the U.S. and Zambia. 🇺🇸🤝🇿🇲

[U.S. Embassy Lusaka, Zambia @usembassyzambia]

On August 31, @AsstSecStateAF Garcia visited Circle of Hope, the organization whose community health model is now being replicated in Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe after producing a 12-fold increase in HIV case-finding in Zambia. The Faith and Community Initiative, a U.S.-funded program operating across 17 countries, puts 80 percent of its funding directly into frontline health workers and local clinics, with a built-in transition plan to shift ownership to Zambian institutions. This is U.S. health investment designed to end – because the system it builds is designed to last.

[Christopher Landau @DeputySecState]

Minister, it was great to host you at the @StateDept to discuss an array of issues of mutual interest, including commercial opportunities and regional security. We look forward to continuing to work with you and your government to turn these discussions into concrete results. 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇬

[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

Assistant Secretary Garcia is in Zambia for the presidential inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema (@HHichilema). In their conversation today, Assistant Secretary Garcia and President Hakainde Hichilema discussed shared priorities, including expanding trade and investment, advancing regional peace and security, and increasing the self-reliance of Zambia’s health system.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

“Congratulations to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and the Great Patriots at NASA, on a successful launch. This is THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA!” - President Donald J. Trump

[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia is traveling to Zambia, Ethiopia, and Kenya to strengthen key bilateral relationships and advance shared economic and security partnerships. More country stops possible if commercial deals get done!

[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia and Uganda���s new Foreign Minister @adoniaayebare came together today to build on a fast-growing partnership — from Boeing’s aircraft deal with Uganda Airlines to Starlink’s expanding reach — while deepening security cooperation. We are also exploring how U.S.-built infrastructure can foster greater economic growth in Uganda and the region. The U.S. looks forward to advancing shared priorities with this important East African partner.

[U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs @US_SrAdvisorAF]

We welcome President Félix Tshisekedi’s announcement of a national dialogue in the DRC. Inclusive and constructive dialogue can be an important step toward building trust, advancing peace and stability, and addressing the aspirations of the Congolese people.

[U.S. Embassy/Embaixada dos EUA em Moçambique @USEmbassyMoz]

Chargé d’Affaires Abigail L. Dressel joined Government of Mozambique representatives for the inaugural meeting of the U.S.–Mozambique Bilateral Economic and Commercial Working Group at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.

The forum identifies ways to facilitate trade between our two countries by expanding trade and investment, addressing barriers to business, and creating more opportunities for American and Mozambican companies.

Following President Chapo’s visit to the United States in October 2025 and subsequent high-level commercial diplomacy engagements, the United States and Mozambique are advancing a stronger economic partnership that benefits both countries. 🇺🇸🇲🇿

#USMZ #EstamosJuntos

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

America is THE place where top talent can turn opportunity into impact. Congratulations, TJ. Your journey from Zimbabwe to the @Commanders in the @NFL shows what American opportunity makes possible. #HTTC

[Bureau of African Affairs @AsstSecStateAF]

The United States celebrates the signing of the concession agreement for the DRC portion of the Lobito Corridor between DFC-backed @motaengil and the DRC government witnessed by President Tshisekedi alongside Angolan President Lourenço. More than just infrastructure, the Lobito Corridor will bring jobs, power, and connectivity to the DRC, as well as secure access to critical minerals that strengthen U.S. supply chains and create American jobs. This is a foundational project under the U.S.-DRC Strategic Partnership Agreement and will catalyze additional transparent U.S. and U.S.-aligned investment into the DRC.

[US Africa Media Hub @AfricaMediaHub]

Food insecurity is rising as conflicts and crises strain humanitarian systems worldwide.

The WFP projects an additional 45 million people could face acute food insecurity globally. In the DRC, more than 16 million people need food assistance. In Sudan, conflict continues to drive the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.

The U.S. is working with governments and humanitarian organizations to address food insecurity and recently announced more than $1 billion in assistance to UNICEF and WFP for global humanitarian, nutrition and food security needs.

Read Ambassador Jennifer Locetta's remarks on food insecurity. https://t.co/xviDHu29Co

[SOCAFRICA @USSOCAF]

🇳🇬🇺🇸 Members of U.S. Special Operations Command Africa met with Brigadier General N. Ashinze, Nigerian Defence Intelligence Agency, Director of Operations, in Stuttgart, Germany, to discuss security cooperation in Nigeria 🌍 Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between the U.S. and Nigeria to degrade regional terrorist networks as well as identifying joint opportunities to support and enhance Nigerian-led #counterterrorism operations @USAfricaCommand @DHQNigeria @USinNigeria