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During his potential final trip overseas as president, Biden plans to visit Angola to explore the country’s history, particularly by touring a slavery museum. He will also highlight a rail corridor that is a key component of his administration’s economic strategy in the region.
Written by Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Zolan Kanno-Youngs reports on White House news and will be accompanying President Biden on Air Force One for a trip to Angola.
On Sunday night, President Biden will start a planned trip to Africa by visiting Angola. The purpose of the visit is to recognize the difficult history between the two countries and to show a commitment to future economic partnerships.
The upcoming visit by President Biden to Africa will be the first time a sitting American president has visited the continent since Barack Obama’s trip to Kenya and Ethiopia in 2015.
Mr. Biden’s visit to Africa, which is expected to be his final overseas trip as President, follows his promise in 2022 to show the United States’ commitment to Africa’s future. Despite some setbacks, Biden is now embarking on a three-day diplomatic visit to Angola. During his trip, he will tour a slavery museum and showcase a rail corridor that exemplifies his administration’s economic approach in 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 essential 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.
Foreign policy experts believe that, despite efforts from the Biden administration, the United States is still falling behind China and Russia in terms of competing for economic and security power in Africa.
Tibor P. Nagy Jr., who has served as an ambassador in Africa appointed by President Bill Clinton and later as assistant secretary of state for African affairs under the Trump administration, believes that the United States has neglected post-colonial Africa as a priority. He criticizes administrations for creating ambitious African strategies that lack substance, comparing it to the phrase "Where is the beef?" from an old advertisement.
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