Heads of State and Business leaders from the African Continent were welcomed to Washington DC and the White House as part of the US African Leaders Summit hosted by President Biden. The Summit demonstrated the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa, and underscored the importance of USA and Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.
President Biden told the summit he looked forward to working with African governments, civil society, diaspora communities across the United States, and the private sector to bring the vision to fruition.
SACCUSA president Neil Diamond said the summit buildt on shared values and sought to:
• Foster new economic engagement.
• Advance peace, security, and good governance.
• Reinforce commitment to democracy, human rights, and civil society.
• Work collaboratively to strengthen regional and global health security.
• Promote food security.
• Respond to the climate crisis.
• Amplify diaspora ties.
• Promote education and youth leadership.
