Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, unveiled a significant commitment of $45 million on Tuesday aimed at addressing the escalating security challenges in Nigeria and neighboring coastal West African countries.
Currently on the second leg of a four-country tour across West Africa, Blinken met with Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, in Côte d’Ivoire.
His tour, spanning from January 21 to 26, includes visits to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Angola.
According to reports this additional funding comes on top of the $300 million previously allocated by the U.S. to support initiatives in coastal West Africa over the last two years.
In a statement made in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s capital, Blinken emphasized that the United States’ presence in Africa is motivated by the growing interconnection of destinies, populations, and prosperity between America and Africa. He highlighted that Washington has contributed nearly $300 million in “stability-focused assistance” since 2022.
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