The main purpose of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit next week is to implement a new American strategy jointly with Sub-Saharan Africa that aims to add long-term stability and deepen relations.
To dispel regional concerns, the U.S. must clarify how the newcommand will partner with African nations and supplement existingU.S. government activities and policies in the region.
President Bush's trip to five African nations (Benin, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Liberia) is the culmination of seven years of efforts to improve US relations and create trade and development partnerships with African nations.