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During one of his final trips abroad as president, Biden will be visiting Angola in Africa. His focus will be on exploring the country’s history, particularly related to slavery, and discussing economic opportunities. Additionally, he will be highlighting a rail corridor project that aligns with his administration’s goals for the region.
Written by Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs reports on news from the White House and will be accompanying President Biden on Air Force One for a trip to Angola.
President Biden is set to start his planned trip to Africa by traveling to Angola on Sunday evening. The visit is intended to recognize the difficult history shared by the two nations and to show a commitment to future economic partnerships.
The upcoming trip to Africa by Mr. Biden marks the first time an American president has visited the continent since Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya and Ethiopia in 2015.
It is expected that Mr. Biden’s visit to Africa will be his final trip abroad while he is in office. He promised to visit the continent in 2022 to show the United States’ commitment to Africa’s future. Despite some delays, Mr. Biden is now on a three-day diplomatic tour of Angola. During his visit, he will tour a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that his team sees as a key part of his administration’s economic approach in the region.
A project called the Lobito Corridor, which has a budget of $1 billion, aims to connect Angola with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries are known for having abundant critical minerals needed for making batteries for smartphones and electric vehicles. President Biden is emphasizing this project to strengthen efforts to increase American access to these important resources in Africa. This move is also seen as a way to rival China’s increasing presence and influence on the continent.
Foreign policy experts have noted that despite efforts from the Biden administration to strengthen relationships, the United States is still falling behind China and Russia in vying for economic and security power in Africa.
Tibor P. Nagy Jr., a former ambassador to Africa appointed by both President Bill Clinton and the Trump administration, criticized the lack of focus on post-colonial Africa, calling it a neglected issue. He pointed out that some administrations have made ambitious African strategies, but questioned their effectiveness and implementation.
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