United States–Africa Leaders Summit 2022
International summit held in Washington DC
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The United States–Africa Leaders Summit 2022 was an international summit held in Washington, D.C., from December 13–15, 2022.[2][3] The summit was hosted by United States President Joe Biden, and attended by leaders from 49 African states, as well as the head of the African Union Commission.[3]
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| Host country | United States |
| Date | December 13–15, 2022 |
| Cities | Washington, D.C. |
| Venues | Salamander Washington DC Hotel White House Harry S Truman Building Walter E. Washington Convention Center National Museum of African American History and Culture[1] |
| Participants | Joe Biden 49 African leaders U.S. Business Executives |
| Follows | United States–Africa Leaders Summit 2014 |
| Website | Official website |
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The event's overall goal was to rebuild and strengthen relations between the United States and African countries.[4][5] Specifically, the summit focused on issues relating to health, climate change, food security, conflicts, and cooperation in space.[6]
Background
The first United States–Africa Leaders Summit was held in 2014 by United States President Barack Obama.[2] In July 2022, Biden announced that he would hold a second summit.[4] Under the administration of his predecessor, Donald Trump, foreign policy emphasis was shifted away from Africa.[6] In addition, the influence of other powers, such as China, grew significantly on the continent during the years preceding the second summit.[2][5][6]
Schedule
Day 1
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Sub-forums on the summit topics were held on the first day.[7]
- African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum
- Civil Society Forum
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Trade Ministerial
- U.S. Africa Space Forum
- Peace, Security, and Governance Forum
- Partnering for Sustainable Health Cooperation
- Conservation, Climate Adaptation, and a Just Energy Transition
Day 2
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The U.S.-Africa Business Forum was held on the second day, consisting of four sessions.[7]
- Charting the Course: The Future of U.S.-Africa Trade & Investment Relations
- Building a Sustainable Future: Partnerships to Finance African Infrastructure and the Energy Transition
- Growing Agribusiness: Partnerships to Strengthen Food Security and Value Chain
- Advancing Digital Connectivity: Partnerships to Enable Inclusive Growth Through Technology
After the forum, President Joe Biden delivered a keynote address, and joined leaders at a state dinner.[7]
Day 3
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The leaders sessions and a working lunch were held on the final day.[7]
- Leaders Session – Partnering on Agenda 2063
- Discussion Session 1: "An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice, and the rule of law"
- Discussion Session 2: "A peaceful and secure Africa"
- Discussion Session 3: "A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development"
- Leaders Working Lunch – Multilateral Partnerships with Africa to Meet Global Challenges
- Leaders Session – Promoting Food Security and Food Systems Resilience
A "family photo" was taken between the working lunch and the final session.[7]
Participants
At the time of the summit, there were 54 fully recognized states in Africa. All 54 were members of the African Union, though membership had been suspended for 4 of these, due to recent coups in those countries. Invitations were extended to 49 of the remaining 50 that were "in good standing" with the African Union.[5]
The African Union was also invited.[3] All invitations were accepted.[3] All but 4 of the invited countries sent heads of state or heads of government. Biden met with the leaders as a group, and did not sit down with any of them individually.
Dignitaries
- Shava received the invitation to the summit instead of Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, as the latter was under U.S. sanctions.[8]
Non-attendance
| Country | Title | Leader |
|---|---|---|
 Algeria | President | Abdelmadjid Tebboune |
 Côte D'Ivoire | President | Alassane Ouattara |
 Eswatini | King | Mswati III |
 Gambia | President | Adama Barrow |
 Lesotho | King | Letsie III |
 Morocco | King | Mohammed VI |
 South Africa | President | Cyril Ramaphosa |
 South Sudan | President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
African Union – Chairperson of the African Union Commission – Moussa Faki Mahamat
Excluded countries
Burkina Faso – President Ibrahim Traoré membership in African Union suspended[9]
Eritrea – President Isaias Afwerki limited diplomatic relations with United States[5]
Guinea – President Mamady Doumbouya membership in African Union suspended[10]
Mali – President Assimi Goïta membership in African Union suspended[11]
Sahrawi Republic – President Brahim Ghali was not recognized by the United States and has no diplomatic relations[5][12]
Sudan – President or Head of State Abdel Fattah al-Burhan membership in African Union suspended[13]
