Access to Power in Sub-Saharan Africa (9) Investments Announced at Symposium for African Spouses Hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama and Former First Lady Laura Bush. "More than $200 million committed to programs that will empower more than 1 million people in Africa." (10) U.S. Support for Peacekeeping in Africa (11) Security Governance Initiative (12) Partnering to Counter Terrorism in Africa The White House Press Office released a Statement by the Chair of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Topics covered were the Summit's Background; Investing in Africa's Future; Advancing Peace and Regional Stability; Governing for the Next Generation; Investing in Women for Peace and Prosperity; and, Providing Skills and Opportunities to the Youth. In closing, it was duly noted that President Obama announced that the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit would be a recurring event. References External links United States-Africa Leaders’ Summit: Seizing the Opportunity to Reposition Africa-U.S. Relations Obama Seeks Closer Africa Ties as China Is First Choice Human Rights Low on U.S-Africa Policy Summit Images 2014 conferences 2014 in international relations 2014 in Washington, D.C. August 2014 events in the United States Politics of Africa Diplomatic conferences in the United States Leaders summit Presidency of Barack Obama History of the White House