United States–Africa Leaders Summit 2022
United States–Africa Leaders Summit 2022
The United States–Africa Leaders Summit 2022 took place in Washington, D.C., from December 13–15, 2022. President Joe Biden hosted the event, which brought together leaders from 49 African countries and the head of the African Union Commission. The goal was to strengthen and deepen relations between the United States and African nations, with a focus on health, climate change, food security, conflicts, and cooperation in space.
Background
The first summit was held in 2014 under President Barack Obama. In July 2022, Biden announced a second summit. Under Donald Trump’s presidency, Africa policy received less attention, while other powers, including China, grew their influence on the continent.
What happened at the summit
- On the first day, sub-forums discussed the summit’s topics.
- The second day featured the U.S.–Africa Business Forum with four sessions, followed by Biden’s keynote address and a state dinner.
- The final day included leaders’ sessions and a working lunch, with a group photo taken between the lunch and the last session.
Participants and invitations
- Africa has 54 recognized states, all members of the African Union, though four had been suspended due to coups.
- Invitations were sent to 49 of the remaining 50 AU members in good standing, and the AU was invited as well. All invitations were accepted.
- Almost all invited countries sent heads of state or government.
- Biden met with the leaders as a group, not in separate one-on-one meetings.
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