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During his final overseas trip in office, President Biden will visit Angola to explore the country’s history and economic prospects. He plans to visit a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that aligns with his administration’s regional strategy.
Written by Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Zolan Kanno-Youngs reports on White House news and will be traveling on Air Force One to Angola alongside President Biden.
On Sunday night, President Biden will start his much-anticipated journey to Africa by going to Angola. This visit is intended to recognize the difficult and lengthy history shared between the United States and Angola, as well as to promise a future of economic development through investment.
Mr. Biden is the first American president to visit Africa since Barack Obama went to Kenya and Ethiopia in 2015.
Mr. Biden is currently on his final international trip during his term, which he promised to do in 2022 to show support for Africa’s future. Despite some setbacks, he is now visiting Angola for a three-day diplomatic visit. During his time there, he plans to visit a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that his team sees as a key part of his administration’s economic plan for the region.
A project called the Lobito Corridor, costing $1 billion, aims to connect Angola with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries are abundant in the vital minerals needed for smartphone and electric vehicle batteries. President Biden is emphasizing this project to strengthen American access to these resources in Africa and to counter China’s increasing influence on the continent.
Even though the Biden administration has made efforts to build positive relationships, experts in foreign policy believe that the United States is still falling behind China and Russia in terms of economic and security influence in Africa.
Tibor P. Nagy Jr., a former ambassador to Africa appointed by both President Bill Clinton and the Trump administration, stated that since disengaging with post-colonial Africa, it has been a low priority. He criticized administrations for creating ambitious African strategies without tangible results, likening it to a marketing slogan without substance.
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