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During what is expected to be his final overseas trip as president, Biden will visit Angola to explore its history and economic potential. He plans to visit a museum dedicated to slavery and highlight a rail corridor that aligns with his administration’s goals for the region.
Written by Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Zolan Kanno-Youngs reports on White House news and will be accompanying President Biden on Air Force One for a trip to Angola.
President Biden is scheduled to start his journey to Africa on Sunday evening with a visit to Angola. This visit is intended to address the historical challenges and struggles faced by both nations while also emphasizing a commitment to future economic growth and investment.
President 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 currently on his final international trip as President, as he promised in 2022 to visit Africa to show the United States’ commitment to the continent’s future. Despite some delays, he is now on a three-day diplomatic visit to Angola, where he will tour a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor as a key part of his administration’s economic plan for 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 critical minerals needed for making batteries for smartphones and electric vehicles. President Biden is emphasizing this project to strengthen American access to these important resources in Africa and to counter China’s increasing presence and influence on the continent.
Foreign policy experts believe that 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 influence in Africa.
Tibor P. Nagy Jr., a former ambassador appointed by both President Bill Clinton and the Trump administration, expressed that Africa has been neglected as a priority since the post-colonial era. He criticized administrations for creating ambitious African strategies without much substance or tangible results.
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