U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Begins Promoting a Trump-Backed Initiative in Africa
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti from Saturday, January 24, through early February.
In Cairo, Landau will meet with American companies operating and investing in Egypt, as well as with Egyptian government officials, to discuss cooperation on regional challenges and to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Egypt.
Landau will be accompanied during his visits to Ethiopia and Kenya by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander General Dagvin Anderson.
During his visit to Addis Ababa, the deputy secretary will promote opportunities for U.S. commercial engagement with both the Ethiopian government and the private sector. He is also expected to discuss regional peace and security issues with Ethiopian officials, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Counterterrorism and Haiti on the Agenda in Nairobi and Djibouti
Landau will also meet with African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to discuss shared priorities, including strengthening peace, expanding trade cooperation, and addressing humanitarian crises.
In Nairobi, he will hold talks with Kenyan officials on commercial engagement, counterterrorism cooperation, and Kenya’s contributions to supporting security in Haiti, alongside broader regional issues.
In Djibouti, Landau will meet with government leaders to discuss cooperation in security and counterterrorism, as well as bilateral trade relations. Throughout the tour, the deputy secretary will promote President Donald Trump’s priorities, which include rebalancing trade, ensuring a positive business environment, and strengthening security and peace.
