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During his final overseas trip as president, Biden will visit Angola to explore the country’s history and economic opportunities. He plans to visit a slavery museum and emphasize a rail corridor that is a key part of his administration’s regional strategy.
Written by Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs is a journalist who reports on the activities at the White House. He will be accompanying President Biden on Air Force One for a trip to Angola.
On Sunday night, President Biden will start his planned trip to Africa by traveling to Angola. The purpose of his visit is to recognize the difficult history between the two countries and to show a commitment to future economic investments.
The upcoming visit by President Biden to Africa will mark the first time an American president has visited the continent since Barack Obama’s trip to Kenya and Ethiopia in 2015.
Mr. Biden is currently on his final overseas trip as President, after promising to visit Africa in 2022 to show support for the continent’s future. Despite some delays, he is now embarking on a three-day diplomatic visit to Angola. During his trip, he plans to visit a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that showcases his administration’s economic plans for the region.
A project called the Lobito Corridor, valued at $1 billion, aims to connect Angola with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries are abundant in the essential minerals needed for smartphone and electric vehicle batteries. President Biden is emphasizing this project to strengthen American efforts to access these crucial resources in Africa and to counter China’s increasing influence on the continent.
Foreign policy experts believe that even though the Biden administration has been making efforts to improve relations, 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 President Bill Clinton and the Trump administration, stated that since the disengagement with post-colonial Africa, it has been a low priority. Some administrations have ambitious African strategies, but lack substance, similar to the old advertisement asking "Where is the beef?"
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