Troy Fitrell

Busara signs commercial advocacy MOU with Rwanda. Getting things done…

Ethiopian Airlines inflight entertainment commercial. 😊

There are corrections and there are CORRECTIONS.

Truly incredible stuff here. This is such an egregious error for the A section of the NYT (not a typo, genuinely not knowing what NATO stands for) that it should lead every piece on the decline in journalism

SAGINT is thrilled to announce our latest news: “Former U.S. Ambassador and Architect of America’s Africa Commercial Diplomacy Strategy Named Chief Executive Officer of SAGINT International“. share.prnewswire.com/s/268tTnZt

@Patiricye @_hudsonc Forgive me if this double posts. LinkedIn is acting strangely. But in June we were all working together. This original post was about the Washington Accords six months later.

@tdf_dc @_hudsonc The peace agreement was signed on June 27th, before your retirement. This was you 👇🏾 at a Department of State briefing about a month earlier, talking about wanting to move things quickly. I guess the buck stops with those actually in conflict, but you guys aren’t blameless either

"Boulos pushed to sign the Washington Accords in December instead of waiting for signs of progress between Rwanda and Congo on the ground because he wanted the win," according to a US official. The failure of the Rwanda-DRC deal hangs on Boulos it seems. washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

@JadasThePcMaker @Patiricye @_hudsonc I just did! 😊

@Patiricye @tdf_dc @_hudsonc He ain’t gonna reply to you on this! 😂

@Patiricye @_hudsonc Well sure, but all sides were working together at that point. You were pointing at an event in December, by which time I was long gone.

@Patiricye @_hudsonc Whoa, hang on pal. I retired in July. Don’t try to blame this on me.

@_hudsonc Massad Boulos it is lol Blame the new guy, I guess, even though State Department veterans like Troy Fitrell, who knew (or should have known) better, were jamming it through too lol x.com/Patiricye/stat…

I am speaking at the Powering Africa Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C. on 19–20 March. #PAS26 will engage with US and African policymakers, investors, and industry , and to reflect on partnerships, policy, and capital #PAS26 #PoweringAfrica #EnergyInvestment #CriticalMinerals

Great article, highly recommended: atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/africaso… @AtlanticCouncil

@govind_ivanhoe @payneinstitute @coschoolofmines @MBazilian congrats, Govind. that's great!

I’m incredibly proud and honored to announce that I’ve joined the Inaugural Industry Advisory Board of the @payneinstitute at @coschoolofmines. I look forward to working closely with Program Director @MBazilian and the incredible network of business leaders on the advisory board. This is especially meaningful to me as an alum — I studied Geology & Geological Engineering at Mines, where I developed a deep appreciation for mineral exploration & development, mineral economics, problem-solving at the intersection of geology, technology, society and public policy. Being able to now support the Institute’s mission to inform evidence-based public policy on energy, natural resources, and the environment feels like a full-circle moment. The Payne Institute uniquely brings together technical expertise and real-world impact, driving data-driven insights that help shape and scale resilient solutions to some of our most pressing challenges. I’m energized to work with an extraordinary group of industry leaders, faculty, and scientists to help guide the Institute’s vision and amplify its influence across sectors — focusing on energy and critical minerals essential for reshoring and supply chain resiliancy. To my fellow alumni and colleagues — grateful for the education and foundation that Mines gave me, and excited for what’s ahead! 💛⚒️

US blows another chance to show up in Africa @TheAfricaReport theafricareport.com/398288/us-blow…

BFF Examines “Africa and Trump Administration Foreign Policy” - with @HudsonInstitute, featured Ambs. @TiborPNagyJr & @tdf_dc, moderated by @JMeservey. Event provided critical insights into a strategically vital continent amidst shifting global dynamics. @Matt_Boyse organized.

Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Browynn Barnes & I were pleased to speak yesterday at the @USChamber’s @USChamberAfrica Executive Roundtable on #USA🇺🇸-#Guinea🇬🇳 trade & investment. Our U.S. company’s project secures vital high-grade #iron ore for America & elevates the Guinean value chain.

@lexusracingusa It ain’t over till it’s over, but Lexus is still in it at @RoadAtlanta . Such a class organization. 2.5 hours to go!

L’entreprise américaine Wabtec a livré ce week-end les quatre premières locomotives destinées au projet Simandou. Wabtec a dévoilé non seulement des locomotives américaines de pointe, mais aussi une vision commune du progrès, fondée sur le partenariat. Ces machines contribueront à porter l’avenir de la Guinée et témoignent du partenariat croissant entre les États-Unis et la Guinée, fondé sur des valeurs partagées : normes élevées, marchés ouverts, investissement dans le capital humain et impact à long terme. #USenGuinée

theafricareport.com/392991/exclusi… Well-written story. I would simply suggest that I am helping Africa CDC *thrive* rather than survive. We are in lockstep with the administration's new global health strategy. (and, yes, I am still in the business world too.)