Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Top U.S. Africa Official Fitrell To Retire in July, Pratt To Replace
The main U.S. person in charge of African affairs, Troy Fitrell, is retiring in July.
He works for the State Department.
His replacement will be Jonathan Pratt, who is currently the second in command.
The government wants to focus more on helping U.S. companies trade with Africa instead of just giving aid.
Before he leaves, Fitrell told U.S. ambassadors in Africa to look for chances for U.S. businesses.
Troy Fitrell, the top U.S. official for Africa, will retire in mid-July.
Jonathan Pratt, the Africa bureau's number two, will replace Fitrell.
Fitrell's retirement is planned after a long career, according to the State Department.
The U.S. government is shifting its focus in Africa towards trade.
Fitrell tasked ambassadors to find commercial opportunities for U.S. companies.
- Who
- Troy Fitrell and Jonathan Pratt
- What
- Troy Fitrell, the top State Department official for Africa, is retiring.
- When
- Mid-July, specifically July 15.
- Where
- U.S. State Department
- Why
- Fitrell is retiring as planned.
- Official
- Troy Fitrell
- Position
- Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of African Affairs
- Departure Date
- July 15
- Replacement
- Jonathan Pratt
- Focus
- Trade in Africa