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During his final overseas trip in office, President Biden will visit Angola to explore the country’s history, with a focus on slavery, and highlight a rail corridor that aligns with his administration’s regional strategy for economic growth.
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 finally start his trip to Africa on Sunday night by going to Angola. The purpose of his visit is to recognize the difficult history between the two countries and to show a commitment to future economic investment.
The upcoming trip to Africa by Mr. Biden will be the first visit by a U.S. president since Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya and Ethiopia in 2015.
This visit to Angola is expected to be President Biden’s final trip abroad while in office. He promised in 2022 to visit Africa to show his support for the continent’s future. Despite some delays, Biden is now embarking on a three-day diplomatic tour of Angola. During his visit, he plans to tour a slavery museum and highlight a rail corridor that his team sees as a key part of his administration’s economic plan for the region.
A project called the Lobito Corridor, with a budget of $1 billion, aims to connect Angola with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries are abundant in essential minerals required for making batteries for smartphones and electric vehicles. President Biden is emphasizing this project to strengthen American efforts in securing access to these vital resources in Africa and to counter China’s increasing influence on the continent.
Foreign policy experts believe that despite the Biden administration’s efforts to strengthen relationships, the United States is still falling behind China and Russia in gaining economic and security influence in Africa.
Tibor P. Nagy Jr., a former ambassador to Africa appointed by both President Bill Clinton and the Trump administration, expressed that the United States has neglected post-colonial Africa as a priority. He criticized administrations for creating ambitious African strategies without substantial follow-through, likening it to the concept of a flashy advertisement with no substance.
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