How committed is US to Africa? $55b worth, White House says

US President Joe Biden with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto and First Lady Rachel during a reception in honor of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, 2022. [Courtesy White House]

The United States will demonstrate its commitment to the African continent with $55 billion in pledges, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday on the eve of a three-day summit of 50 high-level African delegations in Washington.

"The U.S. will commit $55 billion to Africa over the course of the next three years, across a wide range of sectors, to tackle the core challenges of our time," Sullivan said. "These commitments build on the United States' long-standing leadership and partnership in development, economic growth, health and security in Africa."