Africa Matters

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

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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Joe Biden plans first visit to sub-Saharan Africa

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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