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During what is expected to be his final international visit in office, President Biden will be visiting Angola to explore the country’s history, including a slavery museum. He will also be highlighting a rail corridor that is part of his administration’s economic strategy in the region.
Written by Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs reports on news related to the White House and will be accompanying President Biden on Air Force One for a trip to Angola.
On Sunday night, President Biden will start his long-awaited trip to Africa by visiting Angola. The purpose of his visit is to recognize the difficult past between the two countries and to pledge support for future economic development through investment.
The recent journey 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.
Mr. Biden is currently on a diplomatic visit to Angola, which is expected to be his final trip overseas as President. This visit is in line with his promise to prioritize Africa’s future. During his three-day visit, he will be visiting a slavery museum and highlighting a rail corridor that his administration sees as a key part of their economic strategy in 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 essential minerals used in smartphone and electric vehicle batteries. President Biden is promoting this project to enhance American access to these crucial resources in Africa and to counter China’s increasing influence on the continent.
Foreign policy experts believe that even though the Biden administration has been making efforts to build friendly relationships, the United States is still falling behind China and Russia in terms of competing for economic and security power in Africa.
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 as a priority. He criticized administrations for creating ambitious African strategies without any substance, comparing it to the phrase "Where is the beef?" from an old advertisement.
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