The implementation of the plans coming out of the Summit is reminiscent of the democratisation wave of the early 1990s in Africa in which the U.S. government played a significant role. This review of the Summit aims to tease out and identify aspects and perspectives of interest, relevance and significance to Africa while touching on the implications. Just how do we grasp the Africa-U.S. dimensions and perspectives of this global event? What do the plans and outcomes mean for the continent?