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During his final overseas trip as president, Biden will visit Angola to explore its history and economic potential. He will 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, a journalist who reports on the White House, will be accompanying President Biden on Air Force One during his trip to Angola.
On Sunday night, President Biden will start his planned visit to Africa by traveling to Angola. This visit is intended to recognize the difficult history between the two countries and to show a commitment to future economic partnerships.
Mr. Biden’s visit to Africa marks the first time an American president has traveled to 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, was promised in 2022 to show the United States’ commitment to Africa’s future. Despite some delays, Mr. Biden is now embarking on a three-day diplomatic tour of Angola. During his visit, he will tour a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that is seen as a key part of his administration’s economic strategy 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 solidify American efforts to access these crucial resources in Africa and to counter China’s increasing influence in the region.
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, despite the efforts of the Biden administration to build friendly relationships.
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 for the United States. He criticized administrations for creating ambitious African strategies that lack substance and compared it to the saying "Where is the beef?".
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