The United States will invest more in African countries. This was reported by US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is visiting the continent this week. These investments are aimed at offsetting rival China’s influence, Reuters news agency reported on Sunday.
China is ahead of the United States. In recent years, China has already invested heavily in the continent, including in infrastructure development. Russian influence on the African continent has also grown, partly due to the efforts of the Russian Wagner Group. European influence, on the other hand, continues to decline.
Economic growth
Harris will travel to the continent this week, where he will visit countries including Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia. The Reuters news agency reported it on Sunday. “During this trip, I plan to do work to increase investment. I also want to help facilitate economic growth and opportunity,” he says. In December, ahead of the US-Africa summit, the United States pledged $55 billion to the continent over the next three years.
During this trip, Harris will also speak about China’s involvement in economic affairs in Africa. US officials reported this last week. The Biden administration is trying to offer China an alternative through this route, according to Reuters.
Harris will meet Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo this week and tour the Elmina slave castle during his visit. Slaves were sent to America from this castle during the slave trade era. Biden has yet to visit the continent as president.
Source: BNR
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