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Bureau of African Affairs


The Bureau of African Affairs, headed by Jendayi Frazer, advises the Secretary and guides the operation of the U.S. diplomatic establishment in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa.

Members of accredited news media wanting assistance or information about U.S. foreign policy toward Sub-Saharan Africa can contact the Bureau of African Affairs' Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at (202) 663-0500. For Congressional inquiries, please contact the Bureau of African Affairs' Congressional Affairs Officer at (202) 647-6480.

  
Highlights

Secretary Rice Attends Inauguration of Liberian President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleif
First Lady Laura Bush led a delegation that included Secretary Rice to attend the inauguration of the President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleif, the first woman to be elected President on the continent of Africa. briefing en route Liberia | interview with Liberian Star Radio | briefing by Assistant Secretary Frazer -- watch; listen; read | fact sheet | photo gallery | more

Somalia - Efforts Towards Dialogue
The United States supports the Transitional Federal Institutions and calls upon all Somali leaders to take concrete steps toward reaching agreement through inclusive dialogue. (12/08) 

Southern Sudan Constitution
The United States congratulates Salva Kiir and the people of Southern Sudan on the signing of thier constitution (12/05).

Key U.S. Government Assistance Programs for Africa
The United States is taking strong and sustained action to help build democracy and economic opportunity and to reduce poverty and disease in Africa. [more]

  
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