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During one of his final trips abroad as president, Biden will visit Angola, focusing on both the historical significance of a slavery museum and the economic potential of a rail corridor that aligns with his administration’s plans for the region.
Written by Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Zolan Kanno-Youngs reports on the happenings at the White House and will be accompanying President Biden on Air Force One for his trip to Angola.
President Biden is set to embark on a trip to Africa starting on Sunday night with a visit to Angola. The purpose of the visit is to address the historical challenges and struggles faced by both nations while also focusing on building a strong economic partnership for the future.
Mr. Biden’s visit to Africa marks the first time an American president has visited the continent since Barack Obama’s trip to Kenya and Ethiopia in 2015.
Mr. Biden is making his final trip abroad as President to Africa, following his promise in 2022 to show the United States’ commitment to Africa’s future. Despite some setbacks, he is now embarking on a three-day diplomatic visit to Angola. During his visit, he plans to tour a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that showcases his administration’s economic approach in the region.
A project called the Lobito Corridor, with a budget of $1 billion, is being developed to connect Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries are abundant in critical minerals needed for smartphone and electric vehicle batteries. President Biden is promoting this project to increase American access to these vital resources in Africa and to counter China’s increasing presence on the continent.
Even though the Biden administration is making efforts to strengthen relationships, the United States is still falling behind China and Russia in terms of economic and security power in Africa, as stated by experts in foreign policy.
Tibor P. Nagy Jr., a former ambassador to Africa appointed by Presidents Clinton and Trump, stated that the United States has neglected post-colonial Africa as a low priority. He criticized administrations for creating ambitious African strategies without substantial action, likening it to a lack of substance in advertising.
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