Senior U.S. Official Singles Out Kenya as He Unveils New America-Africa Policy

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Speaking in an interview, Garcia recalled visiting Mombasa during his service as a U.S. naval officer, describing the city as a 'wonderful stay' where he met amazing people and enjoyed a safari.

"As you know, I was a naval officer, and my ship pulled into Mombasa, Kenya, and it was a wonderful stay. I got to go on a safari. I got to meet amazing people in Kenya. It was a great stop," Garcia said.

He said Kenya would remain an important partner under the new America-Africa cooperation strategy but insisted that engagements would mainly focus on American interests in trade, security and targeted assistance.

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During the interview, Garcia listed five key pillars that will shape U.S. engagement with African countries under the new policy, which places American interests at the centre of diplomatic relations.

The priority, he said, is expanding trade and investment by partnering with African countries that want to grow alongside the U.S., reiterating President Donald Trump's interest in deepening ties with willing partners.

The second pillar focuses on achieving 'peace through strength', with Garcia insisting that lasting peace depends on implementing agreements rather than merely signing them.

He also identified counterterrorism as a key area of cooperation, saying the U.S. will continue working with African partners to prevent attacks while protecting American security interests.

On foreign assistance, Garcia said future U.S. support would be more disciplined, stressing that aid should be targeted, time-limited, measurable and aligned with U.S. interests.

"Every major action should answer: how does this make America safer, stronger and more prosperous? This is how we optimise that message in the African bureau. 'America first outcomes'," he said.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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