US Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Ghana on Sunday at the start of a three-nation African tour, as Washington looks to strengthen diplomatic ties on the continent.
The trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia until 2 April comes after a December summit hosted by President Joe Biden in Washington with US leaders and counterparts from Africa, a continent where China and Russia are enjoying rising influence.
In brief remarks, Harris said her visit gives her the opportunity to deepen the relationship between the United States and African partners. Harris said the visit would be addressing such issues as climate crisis, increasing food security, and increasing investment on the continentShe said the visit would be addressing such issues as the climate crisis, increasing food security, and growing investment on the continent.
Ghana has agreed on a $3 billion credit deal with the IMF to tackle its economic crisis. It is also in talks with China on its problems.
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