George W. Bush Institute

Unparalleled Partnerships with Africa

Africa matters, especially for American policy priorities. The rights and well-being of Africans across the continent have a direct impact on peace and prosperity around the world and can curb mass migration, bolster security and resilience, and promote trade and economic growth. The U.S. has a long history of effective engagement across Africa and should designate the continent as a foreign policy priority.

Series Chapters
Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 2

Security

Read the article Unparalleled Partnerships in Africa: Security.
Oct 14, 2025

Unparalleled Partnerships in Africa: Security

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Hannah Johnson, Albert Torres
Africa matters, especially for American policy priorities. The rights and well-being of Africans across the continent have a direct impact on peace and prosperity around the world and can curb mass migration, bolster security and resilience, and promote trade and economic growth. The U.S. has a long history of effective engagement across Africa and should designate the continent as a foreign policy priority.
Chapter 3

Investment and Development

Read the article Unparalleled Partnerships with Africa: Investment and Development.

Unparalleled Partnerships with Africa: Investment and Development

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Hannah Johnson, Albert Torres
Africa matters, especially for American policy priorities. The rights and well-being of Africans across the continent have a direct impact on peace and prosperity around the world and can curb mass migration, bolster security and resilience, and promote trade and economic growth. The U.S. has a long history of effective engagement across Africa and should designate the continent as a foreign policy priority.
Chapter 4

Governance and Accountability

Read the article Unparalleled Partnerships with Africa: Governance and Accountability.
Children in Zambia
Oct 14, 2025

Unparalleled Partnerships with Africa: Governance and Accountability

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Hannah Johnson, Albert Torres
Africa matters, especially for American policy priorities. The rights and well-being of Africans across the continent have a direct impact on peace and prosperity around the world and can curb mass migration, bolster security and resilience, and promote trade and economic growth. The U.S. has a long history of effective engagement across Africa and should designate the continent as a foreign policy priority.
Chapter 5

Social and Culture

Read the article Unparalleled Partnerships with Africa: Social and Culture.
Oct 14, 2025

Unparalleled Partnerships with Africa: Social and Culture

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Hannah Johnson, Albert Torres
Africa matters, especially for American policy priorities. The rights and well-being of Africans across the continent have a direct impact on peace and prosperity around the world and can curb mass migration, bolster security and resilience, and promote trade and economic growth. The U.S. has a long history of effective engagement across Africa and should designate the continent as a foreign policy priority.