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.

“Met with Nigeria's @bosuntijani. Lagos is the fastest-growing tech hub in the world - and American companies are driving that growth. We're putting U.S. technological leadership and innovation at the center of Africa's digital economy to support good-paying American jobs at home.” - @AsstSecStateAF Garcia

.@AsstSecStateAF Garcia met with Nigeria's National Security Advisor Nuhu Ribadu. They reviewed progress under the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group. Together we will use every tool available to hold ISIS and perpetrators of violence against Christians accountable.

.@AsstSecStateAF Garcia had a productive meeting with Minister of State @NigeriaMFA, Ambassador Enikanolaiye. Nigeria is a strategic partner across numerous sectors, and the United States is committed to deepening our bilateral relationship - expanding trade, strengthening security, and building shared prosperity.

United States & South Sudan signed America First Global Health Strategy MOU combating infectious diseases & emerging health threats in the region, like Ebola. South Sudan’s transitional gov’t commits to use its public revenue to fund essential health services. Full statement: state.gov/releases/offic…

The International Criminal Court seeks to become the unaccountable arbiter of a new global law — empowered to prosecute and arrest our citizens at will and existentially threaten American sovereignty. We will teach the ICC the full meaning of American resolve.

Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia will visit Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Mali to advance objectives that keep Americans safe, promote economic prosperity in the United States, and advocate for U.S. interests.

A/S Garcia had a productive call today with Foreign Minister Diop of Mali. The United States looks forward to working with Mali to advance our shared interests in the Sahel.

A/S Garcia spoke with Burkinabe FM Traoré today, an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to working with Burkina Faso and the Alliance of Sahel States based on respect for sovereignty and mutual interests.

250 years of American independence! Highlights from the U.S. Embassy in Namibia’s July 1 Freedom 250 celebration marking this historic milestone in the American story, 1776 - 2026.

🇺🇸🎆 To mark America's 250th Independence Day, friends, partners, alumni, artists, and members of our community came together to share one simple message... Happy 250th Birthday, America! Join the celebration and record a short video wishing America a happy 250th birthday and send it to our inbox by 3 pm today. We will feature your message in a special compilation video on our page tonight! #Freedom250 #PeopleToPeople #USBotswana #July4

Thrilled to announce the appointment of Charity Wallace as the new Special Envoy for Best Future Generations. We look forward to working with her to equip the next generation for a brighter, more prosperous future. 🌍

Assistant Secretary Garcia spoke with European External Action Service (EEAS) Managing Director for Africa Patricia Llombart Cussac @llombartpatUE to discuss our ongoing cooperation on peace and security in Africa.

"Protect the lab workers and secure the labs. That's what keeps an #Ebola outbreak from exploding into an epidemic that spreads across borders," 🇺🇸 @CDCgov 🇺🇬's Joel Opio said during the @cphluganda Biorisk Webinar.

For 250 years, America has been the greatest nation on Earth — and with God’s grace, it will be for 250 more. Happy Independence Day!

The United States welcomes the selection of GE Vernova — an American company and a global energy technology leader — to provide the technology that will power the N'diago, Mauritania gas-to-power plant project.

.@DeputySecState Landau and Assistant Secretary Garcia welcomed today the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) Ambassadors to the United States - Burkinabè Amb. Kassoum Coulibaly, Malian Amb. Sekou Berthe, and Nigerien Amb. Clemence Bare - to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to working with the AES based on respect for sovereignty and advancing mutual interests.