The Gotham Africa Practice is the first Africa focused initiative by any major lobbying and government relations firm to be established and headed by a seasoned and distinguished African diplomat in the United States. Ambassador Wai brings more than 35 years of leadership in international relations, public policy, and strategic partnerships to this role. The Gotham Africa Practice is designed to close that gap.”The launch comes at a pivotal moment for U.S.-Africa relations. Ambassador Wai served as Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United States from 2018 to 2025, with concurrent accreditation to Canada and seven other nations across North and South America. ABOUT GOTHAM GOVERNMENT RELATIONSGotham Government Relations, headquartered in New York City, offers clients a comprehensive suite of advocacy services combining skilled attorneys, communications experts, government relations professionals, and media specialists.

Source: The Herald April 03, 2026 12:48 UTC