US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Ghana, vows increased American investment in Africa in the first leg of her three-nation visit to the continent
The administration of US President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris has sought to strengthen ties with Africa, in part to offer an alternative to rival powers.
China has invested heavily in Africa in recent decades, including in infrastructure and resource development, while Russian influence has also grown, including through the deployment of troops from Russia's private military contractor Wagner Group to aid governments in several countries. The administration of US President Joe Biden has sought to strengthen ties with Africa, in part to offer an alternative to rival powers.
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