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During what is expected to be his final overseas trip as president, Biden will visit Angola to explore its history, including a slavery museum. He will also highlight a rail corridor that is a key part of his administration’s economic strategy for the region.
Written by Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a reporter covering the White House, will be accompanying President Biden on Air Force One for a trip to Angola.
President Biden is set to start his much-anticipated trip to Africa on Sunday evening by heading to Angola. During his visit, he plans to recognize the difficult history shared between the two countries and pledge to focus on future economic development through investment.
The visit by Mr. Biden to Africa marks the first time an American president has visited the continent since Barack Obama’s trip to Kenya and Ethiopia in 2015.
It is expected that this visit will be President Biden’s final trip abroad during his presidency. He had promised in 2022 to visit Africa to show the United States’ commitment to the continent’s future. Despite some delays, President Biden is now embarking on a three-day diplomatic visit to Angola. During his visit, he will tour a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that his team sees as a key demonstration of his administration’s economic approach in the region.
A large project called the Lobito Corridor worth $1 billion is being planned to connect Angola with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries are abundant in critical minerals used in making batteries for smartphones and electric vehicles. President Biden is focusing on this project to strengthen American access to these important resources in Africa and to counter China’s increasing influence on the continent.
Even though the Biden administration has made efforts to reach out in a positive way, foreign policy experts believe that 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 both President Bill Clinton and the Trump administration, criticized the lack of focus on post-colonial Africa, calling it a neglected issue. He questioned the effectiveness of grandiose African strategies proposed by some administrations, comparing them to empty promises without substance.
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