| | Bureau of African AffairsThe Bureau of African Affairs, headed by Charles R. Snyder, advises the Secretary and guides the operation of the U.S. diplomatic establishment in the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. We hope you find the page interesting and informative. For additional assistance relating to U.S. foreign policy toward Sub-Saharan Africa, please contact the Bureau of African Affairs' Office of Public Affairs at (202) 647-6609 or e-mail us at afpastaff@state.gov. For Congressional inquiries, please contact the Bureau of African Affairs' Congressional Affairs Officer at (202) 647-6480.
Then-Assistant Secretary Kansteiner visited Uganda on March 4-5, 2003. He met President Museveni and discussed with him bilateral relations and regional security issues.
 Bureau of African Affairs officials continue their quest to help foster enduring peace, reconciliation, and economic development in Africa. Then-Assistant Secretary Kansteiner explores the planned reopening of a rutile mine that was Sierra Leone's largest taxpayer, private sector employer, and foreign export earner prior to its closing in 1995 during the war.
| | | Highlights | | The United States is pleased to announce an initial $75 million contribution to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for its 2004 Annual Programs. [full text]
The International Religious Freedom Report for 2003 was released on December 18, 2003.
U.S.-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum
Secretary Powell (Dec. 9): "We look forward to working in deeper partnership with African nations to build a world of democracy, a world of prosperity and a world of security for all of our peoples. We have a comprehensive set of programs to deal with the challenges that African nations face...." [ full text]
African Growth and Opportunity Act
Under Secretary Larson (Dec. 8): "The Administration is committed at the highest levels to help Africa realize its full potential...That is why the United States is moving to further open markets through programs such as AGOA." [full text]
U.S. Policy Toward Africa
Nov. 17, 2003: Acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Charles R. Snyder, spoke to the Pacific Council on International Policy.
U.S. Accomplishments in Africa
Oct. 28, 2003: On the eve of his departure from the Department of State, Walter H. Kansteiner III, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, held an on-the-record briefing.
![Secretary Powell bids farewell to Kenya's Foreign Minsiter Kilonzo Musyoka [AP Photo by Sayyid Azim]](https://web.archive.org/all/20040112153850im_/http://www.state.gov/cms_images/031022_powell_musyoka_90.jpg) Travel to Kenya
Secretary Powell traveled to Kenya on October 21 and 22. During this visit he met with senior Kenyan Government officials to discuss a variety of bilateral issues, following up on the recent State Visit. Secretary Powell also engaged the Sudanese parties to encourage progress in the peace process. The success of this process is an important administration goal. [full story]
 Kenyan State Visit
President Bush (Oct. 6): "Today we affirm the growing strategic relationship between the United States and the African continent. And we continue the long-standing partnership between the United States and Kenya." [full text]
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