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During his final overseas trip in office, President Biden will visit Angola to explore its history and economic potential. He plans to visit a slavery museum and emphasize a railway project that aligns with his administration’s goals for the region.
Written by Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Zolan Kanno-Youngs is a journalist who reports on the White House and will be accompanying President Biden on Air Force One for a trip to Angola.
President Biden is starting his much-anticipated trip to Africa by traveling to Angola on Sunday night. The visit is focused on recognizing the complicated history between the two countries and discussing plans for future economic partnerships.
President Biden’s visit to Africa marks the first time an American president has traveled to the continent since Barack Obama visited Kenya and Ethiopia in 2015.
Mr. Biden’s visit to Africa is expected to be his final trip abroad as President. He promised to visit the continent in 2022 to show the United States’ commitment to Africa’s future. Despite some delays, he is now embarking on a three-day diplomatic tour of Angola. During his visit, he plans to tour a slavery museum and showcase a rail corridor that exemplifies his administration’s economic approach in the region.
A new project called the Lobito Corridor, costing $1 billion, aims to connect Angola with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries are known for their abundant critical minerals used in making batteries for smartphones and electric vehicles. President Biden is showcasing this project to strengthen efforts to increase American access to these important resources in Africa, and to counter China’s rising influence in the region.
Foreign policy experts believe that despite the Biden administration’s efforts to build friendly relationships, the United States is still falling behind China and Russia in terms of economic and security influence in Africa.
Tibor P. Nagy Jr., who has served as an ambassador in Africa appointed by both President Bill Clinton and the Trump administration as assistant secretary of state for African affairs, stated that post-colonial Africa has been neglected by the US. He criticized administrations for having ambitious African strategies that lack substance, comparing it to a marketing slogan without any real substance.
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