In the two years following the December 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the Biden-Harris Administration has expanded its engagement with African nations. The administration committed over $65 billion in Africa since the summit, surpassing its initial pledge of $55 billion over three years. These investments aim to accelerate development, enhance infrastructure, and support African-led initiatives on conservation and climate adaptation.
The United States has also supported African leadership on global platforms. "The United States championed—and ultimately helped secure—the African Union’s permanent membership in the G20," a statement from the administration noted. Furthermore, it announced support for creating two permanent UN Security Council seats for African states.
President Biden prioritized high-level engagements with Africa. Following the summit, there was an unprecedented number of senior-level U.S. Government visits to Africa. Vice President Harris visited Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia in early 2023 to announce investment commitments toward climate security and women's empowerment.
In May 2024, President Biden hosted Kenya's President Ruto for a state visit highlighting economic opportunities and democratic resilience. In December 2024, he became the first sitting U.S. president to visit Angola since 2015, announcing more than $1 billion in humanitarian funding.
Trade between the United States and Africa has seen significant growth with new deals valued at $62.6 billion closed over two years post-summit—a five-fold increase compared to previous years.
The administration launched several initiatives focusing on infrastructure through its Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI), aiming to mobilize $600 billion by 2027 globally.
On climate change resilience efforts: "Vice President Harris worked with African partners to galvanize more than $7 billion" during her trip in 2023 towards public-private sector commitments.
Food security remains a priority under the U.S.-African Union Strategic Partnership aimed at building stronger food systems across Africa.
Efforts towards peace include supporting refugee needs as well as launching partnerships like ADAPT for political transitions in Africa.
Health cooperation is strengthened through collaborations with organizations such as WHO and AU's Africa CDC to build resilient health systems against future threats.
Engagements with the African Diaspora have been bolstered post-summit: "The fates of America and the continent of Africa are interconnected," said Vice President Harris during her visit last year.
Digital transformation is pursued via initiatives like Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) focusing on digital access expansion aligned with AU strategies for inclusive growth across sectors including economy & infrastructure development along human capital enhancement endeavors too!
Gender equality efforts continue being elevated within foreign policy frameworks worldwide including revitalizing programs such as AWEP promoting women entrepreneurs' participation economically thereby fostering societal improvements broadly speaking!
