African Affairs

Senate Committee

Recent Hearings

Hearings to examine maritime security in Africa, focusing on assessing threats to United States commercial diplomacy and national security interests.

12/10/2025

Subcommittee: African Affairs

Hearings to examine finding opportunities for U.S.-Africa partnerships.

7/30/2025

Subcommittee: African Affairs

Hearings to examine China's malign influence in Africa.

6/4/2025

Subcommittee: African Affairs

To receive a closed briefing on Russian activity across Africa.

12/15/2022

Subcommittee: African Affairs

Hearings to examine the President's proposed budget request for fiscal year 2023 for Africa.

7/27/2022

Subcommittee: African Affairs

Current Members

Benjamin L. Cardin

MD Democrat

Brian Emanuel Schatz

HI Democrat

Chris Van Hollen

MD Democrat

Christopher Andrew Coons

DE Democrat

Cory Anthony Booker

NJ Democrat

James E. Risch

ID Republican

Jeanne Shaheen

NH Democrat

Jeff Merkley

OR Democrat

John A. Barrasso

WY Republican

John Cornyn

TX Republican

Rand Paul

KY Republican

Steve Daines

MT Republican

Ted Cruz

TX Republican

Tim Scott

SC Republican

Todd C. Young

IN Republican