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During one of his final trips abroad as president, Biden will visit Angola to focus on historical significance and economic potential. He will visit a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that is part of his administration’s regional strategy.
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 will embark on a trip to Africa starting on Sunday evening, with his first stop being Angola. This visit is intended to recognize the difficult past between the two countries and to show a commitment to fostering economic growth in the future.
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 overseas trip as president, fulfilling a promise made in 2022 to visit Africa and show support for the continent’s future. Despite some setbacks, he is now in Angola for a three-day diplomatic visit. During his time there, he plans to visit a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that is seen as a key part of his administration’s economic plan for the region.
A major infrastructure project called the Lobito Corridor is set to connect Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, all of which are abundant in crucial minerals needed for smartphone and electric vehicle batteries. President Biden is emphasizing this project to strengthen American efforts to secure access to these vital resources in Africa and to counter China’s increasing presence and influence on the continent.
Even though the Biden administration has made efforts to build positive relationships, the United States is still falling behind China and Russia in terms of economic and security influence in Africa, as stated by experts in foreign policy.
According to Tibor P. Nagy Jr., who has served as an ambassador in Africa under both President Bill Clinton and the Trump administration, the United States has neglected post-colonial Africa, making it a low priority. He criticizes administrations for creating ambitious African strategies that lack substance, likening them to a famous advertisement that promises more than it delivers.
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