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President Biden’s Historic Visit to Angola: A Rain-Soaked Farewell to Global Leadership

December 8, 2024
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Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian President Joe Biden’s long-awaited trip to Angola, part of his final international tour as president, faced a series of challenges befitting the tumultuous backdrop of his administration. Initially postponed twice—first due to Middle East conflicts in 2023 and then catastrophic hurricanes in 2024—the visit finally materialized under stormy skies, both literal and political. A…

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Biden Declares ‘Africa is the Future’ During Angola Visit, Pledges $600M for Railway Corridor

December 7, 2024
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Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian President Joe Biden pledged an additional $600 million for the Lobito Corridor rail project on the final day of his historic visit to Angola, marking a significant milestone in U.S.-Africa relations. Speaking to African leaders, Biden emphasized the continent’s potential, declaring, “Africa is the future.” The Lobito Corridor, a multi-nation rail project, is set…

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China is Uniting Middle East—That’s Bad News for U.S.

March 21, 2023
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A diplomatic deal in the Middle East was notable as much for a breakthrough between Saudi Arabia and Iran as it was for the absence of American input. Story by Brendan Cole The March 10 agreement between the regional rivals to imminently reopen embassies after a seven-year hiatus was brokered in secret by China. It raised questions over whether…

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Joe Biden plans first visit to sub-Saharan Africa

December 16, 2022
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US President Joe Biden on Thursday said he will soon make a visit to sub-Saharan Africa, announcing bare details of his travel plans as he wrapped up a US-Africa Leaders Summit stressing that he is serious about increasing US attention on the growing continent. Biden said he will also be dispatching many of his top advisers to Africa including…

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President Biden Plans African Leaders Summit Mid-December

July 21, 2022
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As a further major step to strengthen relations, President Joe Biden plans to hold African leaders in the White House mid-December. According reports, the U.S.-African summit will discuss the emerging global order, changing geopolitical and economic issues and will also offer enormous funds for various development projects as well as for good governance and human rights. Under the plan,…

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