[White House] The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C. reaffirmed that African leadership is critical to confronting today's defining global peace, security, and democratic governance challenges. In the Peace, Security, and Governance Forum, Secretary of Defense Austin, Secretary of State Blinken, USAID Administrator Power explored innovative, locally led, inter-ministerial, and multi-sectoral approaches to advancing democracy, peace, and security in the region. Their discussion emphasized th