By Zamzam Osman - Reporter
Ethiopia, 29 January 2026 The United States and the African Union (AU) have agreed to establish an infrastructure and investment committee to strengthen private investment and economic ties between the U.S. and Africa.
A joint statement issued on Wednesday after a meeting between the visiting U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and the AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the committee will focus on strengthening economic cooperation, creating jobs, promoting prosperity, and ensuring financial security for both sides, aiming to capitalize on investment opportunities between Africa and the United States.
“This committee will serve as the foundation for a strategic economic partnership that will significantly boost bilateral relations for years to come,” the statement said.
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The committee will be a platform for bringing together U.S. officials and the AU Commission (Chairperson of the African Union Commission) to identify U.S. private investment opportunities related to AU-supported infrastructure projects and initiatives.
The committee will focus on developing critical supply chains, transport networks, energy grids, and regulatory connectivity to strengthen infrastructure, utilizing AU expertise and U.S. financing.
Landau and Youssouf reaffirmed the U.S.-Africa relationship, particularly the growth in economic and infrastructure sectors that promote trade and peace.
