President Bush Returns from Successful Africa Trip

July 14, 2003 - President Bush recently concluded his historic five-day visit to the African continent. While there, the president visited five countries—Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, Botswana, and Nigeria—and spoke with African leaders about economic development, the fight against HIV/AIDS, and security.

Chief among President Bush’s agenda items was the discussion of his emergency plan for AIDS relief, an unprecedented program that commits $15 billion over five years to combat the international scourge of HIV/AIDS.

For more information:

• Policies in Focus: Africa Policy (White House)
• President Bush Speaks at Goree Island in Senegal (White House)
• President Bush Discusses U.S.-Africa Partnership from South Africa (White House)
• President Bush Thanks Ugandan President for Leadership (White House)
• President Bush and President of Botswana Mogae Remarks in Exchange of Toasts (White House)
• President Bush Meets with President Obasanjo of Nigeria (White House)

Last revised: August 17, 2007