Driving Trade & Investment Between U.S. & Africa

Africa America Alliance highlights all the activity and initiatives of the U.S Government, and the organised private sector, to drive socio-economic growth across Africa.

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Why Invest In Africa

With some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, African nations are playing an increasingly significant role in the global economy. The population is young and rapidly growing, and household incomes and consumption are projected to rise. Digital and mobile access is rapidly increasing, the infrastructure gap is closing, and Africa is primed for mass industrialization. Further, the U.S. Government has taken unprecedented steps to support investors. And with business environment reforms being made across the continent, the prospect of investing across Africa’s numerous and diverse countries is much different than it was in decades past.

USAID extends $500k support for Akosombo Dam spillage-affected schools

The Akosombo Dam spillage, a consequence of water management procedures, has had adverse effects on communities in its vicinity, particularly schools grappling with the aftermath. Recognizing the urgent need for

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December 22, 2025

Announced by U.S. Missions in Nigeria, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United states commits $5.1 billion in U.S.

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US agency, consortium sign $553 million loan for Angola railway revamp.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation signed a $553 million loan with a consortium of firms on Wednesday for the

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Angola secures $753m in US, South Africa financing for Lobito rail.

Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has secured $753 million in financing from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the

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Africa at the center of US–China resource race.

"America first"— that is the first impression that stands out from the data on so-called foreign direct investment (FDI) in

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