American officials tour DR Congo, Kenya and Tanzania as Washington assistance to Africa hits USD 3.8 Billion
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins travels to Hanoi, Vietnam, from August 26 to 27 and then Nairobi, Kenya, from August 28 to 29, 2024.
On the other hand, the Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza embarks on an official tour in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania in an itinerary running between August 21 and 28, this year.
The Under Secretary Jenkins’ visit to Hanoi to lead the U.S. delegation for the annual U.S.-Vietnam Political, Security, and Defense Dialogue and discuss progress in the bilateral relationship as we prepare to celebrate the first year of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
In addition to her meetings with Vietnamese government officials, she will also participate in roundtable discussions with non-government organizations implementing the removal of unexploded ordnance and discuss the role of women in international security with students.
While in Nairobi, Under Secretary Jenkins will engage African policymakers and industry leaders on the future of nuclear energy on the African continent.
Meanwhile the Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania from August 21-28 to advance ongoing U.S.-led investments in the development of the Lobito and Trans-Africa Corridor and to explore opportunities to expand the economic corridor to the Indian Ocean.
While in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania, Acting Special Coordinator Matza will also meet with government officials and private sector partners to identify new sustainable infrastructure investment opportunities and deepen our collaboration.
In another development in Dakar, Senegal, the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes announced more than USD 64 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance for Sub-Saharan Africa.
This is just the latest demonstration of the United States commitment to Sub-Saharan Africa, with recent announcements by Under Secretary Uzra Zeya, Ambassador Jeffrey Prescott, and Ambassador Michael Adler, bringing the total U.S. humanitarian assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa to more than USD 3.8 billion so far in Fiscal Year 2024.
The United States is now the largest single humanitarian donor to Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa globally.
This assistance will enable U.S. humanitarian partners to meet urgent, lifesaving needs of refugees and other displaced and vulnerable populations across Sub-Saharan Africa. It will also build durable solutions, including voluntary return in safety and dignity, and local integration within host communities.