U.S.-Africa Summit Seals \$2.5 Billion in New Trade and Investment Deals

  • Over 2,700 participants joined the summit, including twelve African heads of state
  • \$2.5 billion in agreements were signed to boost U.S.-Africa commercial ties
  • Key deals include digital, energy, infrastructure, and tourism projects
  • Highlights include a \$1.5 billion energy transmission plan and West Africa’s first LNG terminal
  • U.S. agencies emphasized long-term partnerships to drive economic growth across Africa