This bill requires the Secretary of State to organize a major U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit at least once every four years to strengthen diplomatic and economic relationships between the United States and African nations. The summits would bring together African leaders along with business executives, civil society representatives, youth, women, and members of the African diaspora community. Additionally, the bill calls for smaller "City Summits" to be held every four years in African or American cities to promote regional cooperation and engagement with local communities, academics, and cultural organizations. The Secretary of State would be authorized to create a new implementation unit within the State Department's Bureau for African Affairs to track progress on commitments made at these summits and report quarterly to the public on whether participating nations are following through on their agreements. The bill does not specify funding amounts but indicates that the summits would be held subject to available funds.
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