Bureau of African Affairs (@AsstSecStateAF) / X

Bureau of African Affairs

Department of State

1,566 posts

Bureau of African Affairs

Department of State

@AsstSecStateAF

Official account of @statedept's Africa Bureau. Terms of use: state.gov/tou

Washington, D.C.

Joined January 2011

Replies Articles Media

Pinned
Bureau of African Affairs
@AsstSecStateAF
Jul 3
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
00:00
Bureau of African Affairs reposted
Ambassador Mike Waltz
@USAmbUN
23h
We need strong international partners to share the load. The U.S. will keep working with the DRC to fight Ebola outbreaks and stabilize Sudan, among other priorities. Thanked Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner for the DRC's partnership and leadership of the UN
Bureau of African Affairs reposted
U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda
@USEmbassyUganda
Jul 20
From the streets of Kampala to the FIFA World Cup Finals in New Jersey! ⚽️Congratulations to Uganda’s @ghettokidstfug on joining @shakira and @burnaboy, bringing together sports and music on one of the🌎biggest stages! Your talent and hard work have inspired millions, and we
Bureau of African Affairs reposted
U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs
@US_SrAdvisorAF
Jul 19
I had a productive discussion with Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali to discuss important issues of security and stability in the Horn of Africa. We discussed key areas of our bilateral cooperation, ways we can work to promote stability in the region, and the status of
Bureau of African Affairs reposted
U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs
@US_SrAdvisorAF
Jul 19
Good and productive discussion with Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman on U.S.-Eritrea bilateral relations. Recognizing the complex and often challenging dynamics across the region, we explored opportunities to strengthen our partnership and expand cooperation on trade, regional
Bureau of African Affairs reposted
U.S. Embassy Bamako
@USEmbassyMali
Jul 18
Assistant Secretary of African Affairs Frank Garcia wrapped up a successful visit to Mali. 🇺🇸🇲🇱 During his trip, A/S Garcia advanced U.S. interests across a range of priorities — promoting trade, encouraging the local business and
Bureau of African Affairs
@AsstSecStateAF
Jul 17
Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia met with Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga and other key ministers during his visit to Mali. A/S Garcia underscored the value of the enduring relationship between the United States and Mali and reaffirmed a shared commitment to strengthen
Bureau of African Affairs
@AsstSecStateAF
Jul 17
Assistant Secretary Garcia spoke today with Mali's Foreign Minister, discussing the International Criminal Court and applauding Mali's decision to begin formal withdrawal. This follows recent conversations with his counterparts in Burkina Faso and Niger, who have made the same
Bureau of African Affairs reposted
U.S. Embassy Bamako
@USEmbassyMali
Jul 17
During his first visit to Mali, Assistant Secretary of African Affairs Frank Garcia helped launch Timbuktu American University — a technology-focused institution partnering with San Diego State University Global
Bureau of African Affairs reposted
U.S. Mission Nigeria
@USinNigeria
Jul 17
.@AsstSecStateAF Garcia: Pleased to meet with Nigeria's Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, in Abuja. Strong rule of law and accountability are the foundation of a thriving democracy and a strong bilateral relationship. Holding perpetrators of
Bureau of African Affairs
@AsstSecStateAF
Jul 16
This week in Geneva, the U.S., DRC, Rwanda, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union held the fifth Joint Security Coordination Mechanism meeting to continue advancing peace under the Washington Accords. The DRC and Rwanda reported progress on neutralizing the FDLR and lifting Rwanda’s
Bureau of African Affairs
@AsstSecStateAF
Jul 16
Joint Statement on the Fifth Meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism for the Peace...
From state.gov
Bureau of African Affairs
@AsstSecStateAF
Jul 16
A/S Garcia met today with the American Chamber of Commerce @USChamber and American business leaders in Côte d'Ivoire with a clear priority: expanding opportunities for American companies, supporting American workers, and opening new markets for U.S. exports. 🇺🇸🤝🇨🇮 American
Bureau of African Affairs reposted
U.S. Mission Nigeria
@USinNigeria
Jul 16
.@AsstSecStateAF Frank Garcia speaks directly from U.S. Mission Nigeria on the successful outcomes of his visit to Abuja, where he met with senior Nigerian government officials to advance the U.S.-Nigeria strategic partnership — Watch now. 🇺🇸
00:00
Bureau of African Affairs
@AsstSecStateAF
Jul 16
In Abidjan, Assistant Secretary Garcia rolled up his sleeves at ChocoVi for a chocolate-making experience with IVLP alumna and master chocolatier Viviane Kouamé. As the world's largest producer of cocoa, Côte d'Ivoire is at the heart of the global chocolate supply chain.