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House Committee Hearing on U.S. Interests in Africa

Original title: U.S. INTERESTS IN AFRICA

January 1, 2017

foreign policyAfricainternational tradecounterterrorismeconomic developmentwildlife conservation

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the legislative agenda for U.S. foreign policy in Africa, impacting trade agreements, counterterrorism funding, and international development programs that affect U.S. economic and security interests.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Businesses

Companies involved in trade and investment in Africa are impacted by U.S. foreign policy and trade agreements like AGOA.

African Nations

These nations are the primary recipients of U.S. development aid, trade programs, and security cooperation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing on May 18, 2017, to discuss U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic interests in Africa. The session reviewed existing legislation and addressed the need for continued U.S. engagement in the face of growing international competition.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on May 18, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The committee reviewed the impact of the Electrify Africa Act on power projects.
  • The committee reviewed the END Wildlife Trafficking Act regarding the ivory trade and poaching.
  • The committee reviewed the Global Food Security Act regarding emergency response.
  • The committee reviewed the reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
  • The committee discussed the role of PEPFAR and the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
  • Africa is identified as having 1 billion consumers and some of the world's fastest-growing economies.
  • The committee noted concerns regarding the scale of Chinese trade and investment in Africa.
  • The committee identified Islamist extremist groups including ISIS affiliates, Al Shabaab, Boko Haram, and al-Qaeda in the Maghreb as security priorities.

Why It Matters

This hearing sets the legislative agenda for U.S. foreign policy in Africa, impacting trade agreements, counterterrorism funding, and international development programs that affect U.S. economic and security interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
To review U.S. economic and security interests in Africa and evaluate the effectiveness of existing U.S. foreign policy programs.
Which extremist groups were mentioned as security concerns?
The committee identified ISIS affiliates, Al Shabaab in Somalia, Boko Haram in Nigeria, and al-Qaeda affiliates in the .

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Discoveries

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Focus on Chinese Competition

The committee explicitly framed U.S. engagement in Africa as a response to the scale of Chinese trade and investment.

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Connected Entities

personWilliam E. Ward“Retired General and former Commander of U.S. Africa Command”Map →
personBryan Christy“Investigative reporter for National Geographic”Map →
personReuben E. Brigety II“Dean at George Washington University and former U.S. Representative to the Afric”Map →
organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“Congressional committee overseeing foreign policy”Map →
personEdward R. Royce“Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs”Map →
personAnthony Carroll“Adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy20
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