Dozens of the continent’s leaders and officials gather for three days of talks with their American counterparts in Washington.
The US’s resolve to claw back lost influence in Africa will be put to the test this week when dozens of the continent’s leaders and officials gather for three days of talks with their American counterparts in Washington. Picture: BLOOMBERG
What comes next after the programme ends and who gets access to any future iteration still need be ironed out. “We very much have the next phase in mind as we start these conversations,” Bianchi said. “This was a priority for us. Getting these direct dialogues is truly the point and the opportunity of this summit.”
In January 2021, the African Continental Free Trade Area — which would be the world’s biggest free-trade zone by area when it kicks into full gear in 2030 — became operational.
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