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US Senate Confirms Veteran Naval Officer Frank Garcia as Special Envoy for Africa
The US Senate confirmed Frank Garcia, a veteran naval officer, as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, ending a more than year-long vacancy. Garcia, who served 28 years in the Navy and spent 15 years on the House Intelligence Committee, outlined a 'trade, not aid' policy shift. His appointment underscores US efforts to counter Chinese influence in Africa, highlighted by support for the Lobito Corridor project.