The United States is gaining ground in Africa, with US companies securing billions of dollars in data center deals. The Trump administration’s efforts have led to $25.67 billion in transactions, with 37 commercial transactions closed since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term.

US Companies Beat China in Data Center Deals

In Lesotho, an American company has won a $6.2 billion deal for a data center and hydropower plant, the largest transaction in the country’s history. In Gabon, the US Embassy helped secure $600 million in business for American companies in 2025, and this year, the embassy assisted in securing a $100 million contract to supply two data centers and a gas-to-power plant.

Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, stated that the US is assisting US companies in finding new markets and flourishing in Africa. Garcia also called out China for giving African countries a raw deal, saying that the choice is clear – partner with the US for prosperity.

The State Department’s Commercial Diplomacy Strategy, launched in 2025, aims to advance a level playing field for US companies and address disparities in trade practices. US companies such as Convalt Energy and Cybastion are beating China in data center deals, with Convalt Energy securing a $6.2 billion agreement with the government of Lesotho.

Convalt Energy’s President and CEO, Hari Achuthan, believes that American companies can compete successfully by innovating faster, integrating hardware and software, and remaining focused on the needs of the end customer. Achuthan also stated that the Trump administration’s emphasis on trade and private-sector investment is closely aligned with their approach in Africa.

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