VIDEO: US pledges $14bn investment in Africa

The BBC's Matthew Davies takes a look at US trade investment in Africa and how it has changed to adapt to modern times.

The largest ever summit of African leaders in the US is underway in Washington with the opportunity for American businesses to clinch deals with the 45 heads of state present.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to pledge more than $14bn (£8.5bn) in aid and trade deals, as he starts a week-long visit to Africa and the Middle East.

US President Barack Obama reveals that US companies are planning $14bn of investment in Africa at the inaugural US-Africa Leaders' Summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces $600m in assistance for development projects in Africa at a major summit in Delhi.

US investment in Africa is fighting extremism, bringing stability and improving Africans' lives, US Secretary of State John Kerry tells the BBC.

China's president announces $60bn (£39bn) of assistance and loans for Africa to help with the development of the continent at a summit in Johannesburg.

EU pledges €85mn for E. Africa peace, security
Journal of Turkish Weekly
The European Union and the East Africa Community (EAC) will sign a grant agreement in June – worth a total of 85 million euros – to enhance peace, security, stability and development in the East Africa region. "The agreement will be signed in Brussels, ...

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