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During what is expected to be his final official trip abroad before leaving office, President Biden will be visiting Angola in Africa. His visit will emphasize the historical significance of the country, particularly regarding slavery, and will also highlight a rail corridor that aligns with his administration’s economic strategy for the region.
Written by Zolan Kanno-Youngs.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs reports on White House news and is scheduled to accompany President Biden on Air Force One to Angola.
President Biden will start his planned visit to Africa on Sunday night by going to Angola. This visit is focused on recognizing the difficult history between the United States and Angola, and showing a commitment to investing in the economic future of both countries.
President Biden’s visit to Africa is the initial one by a United States president since Barack Obama’s trip to Kenya and Ethiopia in 2015.
Mr. Biden is currently on his final international trip as president, fulfilling his promise to visit Africa in order to show the United States’ commitment to the continent’s future. Despite some setbacks, he is now on a three-day diplomatic visit to Angola, where he will tour a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that is a key aspect of his administration’s economic plan for the region.
A project called the Lobito Corridor, which is estimated to cost $1 billion, aims to connect Angola with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries are known for their abundance of critical minerals essential for manufacturing batteries for smartphones and electric vehicles. President Biden is showcasing 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 strengthen relationships, the United States is still falling behind China and Russia in gaining economic and security influence in Africa, as stated by experts in foreign policy.
Tibor P. Nagy Jr., who has experience serving as an ambassador in Africa under both the Clinton and Trump administrations, expressed that since disengaging with post-colonial Africa, it has not been a top priority for the United States. He criticized administrations for creating ambitious African strategies that lack substance, likening it to the phrase "Where is the beef?" from an old advertisement.
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